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XUX 423S

1977 Mercedes-benz S-class

Red Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,861 mi
Last recorded56,861 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1977 Mercedes-benz S-class113,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXUX 423S
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 7 Jul 2026 56,861 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 56,694 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 56,507 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 55,600 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 55,995 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 55,987 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 55,975 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 55,970 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 55,957 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 55,950 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 55,936 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 55,922 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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XUX 423S is a 1977 Mercedes-benz S-class in Red with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1977 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 113,548 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 XUX 423S, 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 49 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 XUX 423S registered?

XUX 423S is a 1977 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 21 October 1977.

Is XUX 423S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XUX 423S shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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