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195 HVT

1973 Mercedes-benz 350

Yellow Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,244 mi
Last recorded97,244 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 1973 Mercedes-benz 35093,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration195 HVT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 97,244 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 97,180 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 97,050 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe cross over pipe (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 96,031 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 96,031 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 95,840 miles

Nearside Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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195 HVT is a 1973 Mercedes-benz 350 in Yellow with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 195 HVT, 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 195 HVT registered?

195 HVT is a 1973 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 2 January 1973.

Is 195 HVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 195 HVT shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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