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XEU 514K

1972 Mercedes-benz S-class

White Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2015
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,611 mi
Last recorded78,611 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2014
Typical for 1972 Mercedes-benz S-class54,574 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXEU 514K
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2014 78,611 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 78,611 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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XEU 514K is a 1972 Mercedes-benz S-class in White with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1972 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 54,574 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XEU 514K, 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 54 years old, this Mercedes-benz S-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XEU 514K registered?

XEU 514K is a 1972 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 October 1972.

Is XEU 514K safe to buy?

The MOT history for XEU 514K shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XEU 514K have outstanding finance?

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