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1 HTO

1972 Mercedes-benz 350

White Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

151,766 mi
Last recorded151,766 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 1972 Mercedes-benz 350102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 HTO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 151,766 miles

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

Nearside Rear inner sill starting to rust

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

Offside Front floor pan starting to rust

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Apr 2018 151,760 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear inner sill starting to rust

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

Offside Front floor pan starting to rust

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Apr 2017 151,645 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 151,209 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 150,961 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 150,539 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 150,187 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 May 2011 149,060 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 147,665 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 146,773 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Apr 2009 146,773 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 145,879 miles

Slight blue smoke from exhaust.

Pass 13 Nov 2007 145,841 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 145,812 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 144,889 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 144,372 miles

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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1 HTO is a 1972 Mercedes-benz 350 in White with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1972 Mercedes-benz 350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 102,326 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 1 HTO, 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 54 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 1 HTO registered?

1 HTO is a 1972 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 16 October 1972.

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