1971 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2.3L Petrol · SFL 138K
1971 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (2.3L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1971. Recorded mileage 89,871 miles. MOT expired on 14 May 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 1971 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 May 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,871 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SFL 138K Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/05/2023
- 89,871 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SFL 138K MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1971 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (SFL 138K) between April 2023 and May 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 May 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))”.
SFL 138K Mileage History
- 20/04/202389,847 mi
- 16/05/202389,871 mi+24 mi
Average of roughly 338 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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