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XAE 705H

1971 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,104 mi
Last recorded47,104 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 1971 Mercedes-benz S-class45,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXAE 705H
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1971
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 47,104 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 47,032 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 47,032 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (3.5.1g)

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Fuel pipe excessively chafed (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 47,032 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz S-class?

Based on 692,220 MOT tests across 62,130 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
6,086
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
62,130
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,613
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,895
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,706
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 6,018
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,811
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XAE 705H is a 1971 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1971 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 45,595 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz S-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XAE 705H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz S-class typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 55 years old, this Mercedes-benz S-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XAE 705H?

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What year was XAE 705H registered?

XAE 705H is a 1971 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 15 April 1971.

Is XAE 705H safe to buy?

The MOT history for XAE 705H shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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