MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
47,104 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz S-class?
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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?
You can check the full history of XAE 705H by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
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.
Does XAE 705H have outstanding finance?
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