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ZV 8785

1965 Mercedes-benz S-class

Red Diesel 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2016
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,868 mi
Last recorded31,868 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2015
Typical for 1965 Mercedes-benz S-class36,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationZV 8785
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1965
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 1 Dec 2015 31,868 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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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ZV 8785 is a 1965 Mercedes-benz S-class in Red with a 2,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1965 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 36,346 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 ZV 8785, 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 61 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 ZV 8785 registered?

ZV 8785 is a 1965 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 January 1965.

Is ZV 8785 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ZV 8785 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.

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