MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
7,903 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz S-class?
Based on 692,220 MOT tests across 62,130 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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1971 is a 1971 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 1971, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of 1971?
You can check the full history of 1971 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was 1971 registered?
1971 is a 1971 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 13 June 1971.
Is 1971 safe to buy?
The MOT history for 1971 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does 1971 have outstanding finance?
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