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118 DP

1973 Mercedes-benz 350

Yellow Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

84,955 mi
Last recorded84,955 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2018
Typical for 1973 Mercedes-benz 35093,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration118 DP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2018 84,955 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2017 84,690 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 84,634 miles

oil leak

Pass 31 May 2014 84,407 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 84,292 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2012 84,290 miles

rear tyres wearing unevenly and slightly out of shape

slight oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2011 83,986 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 83,710 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 83,345 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 82,694 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 82,338 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 82,328 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 350?

Based on 11,867 MOT tests across 1,405 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
406
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
1,405
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 748
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 543
brake binding 449
Headlamp aim too low 313
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 299
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118 DP is a 1973 Mercedes-benz 350 in Yellow with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1973 Mercedes-benz 350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 93,474 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 350 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 748 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 118 DP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 350 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 53 years old, this Mercedes-benz 350 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 118 DP registered?

118 DP is a 1973 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 14 June 1973.

Is 118 DP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 118 DP shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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