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XPC 314N

1974 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

147,618 mi
Last recorded147,618 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 1974 Mercedes-benz S-class86,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXPC 314N
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 147,618 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 147,617 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 147,616 miles

Oil leak

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 147,616 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2013 147,615 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2013 147,615 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

n/s/f inner wheel arch/end of door sill

Pass 3 Jul 2012 147,610 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both door sill flanges starting to corrode

centre silencer has slight leak of gasses

Fail 3 Jul 2012 147,610 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both door sill flanges starting to corrode

centre silencer has slight leak of gasses

Pass 12 Jul 2011 147,589 miles

both door sill flanges starting to corrode

Pass 21 Jul 2010 147,588 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 147,588 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 147,537 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 147,503 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 147,474 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 147,474 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 147,448 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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XPC 314N is a 1974 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1974 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 86,620 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 XPC 314N, 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 52 years old, this Mercedes-benz S-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XPC 314N registered?

XPC 314N is a 1974 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 August 1974.

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