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OEH 400F

1967 Mercedes-benz S-class

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,799 mi
Last recorded14,799 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2019
Typical for 1967 Mercedes-benz S-class49,127 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOEH 400F
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1967
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2019 14,799 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 14,535 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 13,716 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 13,709 miles

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering link rod (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering link rod (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 13,410 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 12,187 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 7,088 miles

Slight chassis flexing where steering box mounts

Pass 17 Jan 2014 70,229 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 66,114 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 65,843 miles

movement in front sterring & suspension joints

slight play front wheel bearings

Fail 16 Apr 2010 65,843 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

movement in front sterring & suspension joints

slight play front wheel bearings

Pass 4 Nov 2009 65,816 miles

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

Nearside Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Oct 2009 65,811 miles

Offside Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2009 65,806 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Fail 19 May 2008 65,805 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5) DANGEROUS

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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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OEH 400F is a 1967 Mercedes-benz S-class in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1967 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 49,127 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 OEH 400F, 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 59 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 OEH 400F registered?

OEH 400F is a 1967 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 15 September 1967.

Is OEH 400F safe to buy?

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