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RGF 563

1971 Mercedes-benz S-class

White Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2012
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

83,809 mi
Last recorded83,809 miles
Recorded on5 May 2011
Typical for 1971 Mercedes-benz S-class45,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRGF 563
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2011 83,809 miles

corrosion in inner and outer door sills

corrosion in o/s/f floor pan at front

Fail 5 May 2011 83,809 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

corrosion in inner and outer door sills

corrosion in o/s/f floor pan at front

Fail 22 Oct 2009 83,788 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 81,338 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 81,338 miles

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

genral corrosion around lower body

slight binding of nearside rear brake

Pass 11 Sep 2006 81,105 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jun 2006 81,088 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside 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.

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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RGF 563 is a 1971 Mercedes-benz S-class in White with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 RGF 563, 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

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What year was RGF 563 registered?

RGF 563 is a 1971 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 26 August 1971.

Is RGF 563 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RGF 563 shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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