MOT Status
ValidMileage
91,261 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
misting of oil on power steering hose
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
indicator stork is worn
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
indicator stork is worn
nearside front subframe mounting shock absorber is not attached
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
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YDC 813J is a 1971 Mercedes-benz S-class in Green with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.
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 YDC 813J, 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.
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What year was YDC 813J registered?
YDC 813J is a 1971 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 April 1971.
Is YDC 813J safe to buy?
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