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26 BXA

1973 Mercedes-benz 350

Red Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,038 mi
Last recorded164,038 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2020
Typical for 1973 Mercedes-benz 35093,474 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration26 BXA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2020 164,038 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 163,510 miles

underside of vehicle very rusty

Fail 13 Sep 2010 163,505 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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26 BXA is a 1973 Mercedes-benz 350 in Red with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 26 BXA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 26 BXA registered?

26 BXA is a 1973 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 6 September 1973.

Is 26 BXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 26 BXA shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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