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YAK 31L

1972 Mercedes-benz S-class

Green Petrol 4500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2022
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

3,014 mi
Last recorded3,014 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2021
Typical for 1972 Mercedes-benz S-class54,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYAK 31L
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,500cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 30 Apr 2021 3,014 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear diff has slight leak

under body covered in under seal

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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YAK 31L is a 1972 Mercedes-benz S-class in Green with a 4,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 YAK 31L, 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.

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What year was YAK 31L registered?

YAK 31L is a 1972 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 October 1972.

Is YAK 31L safe to buy?

The MOT history for YAK 31L shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YAK 31L have outstanding finance?

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