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343 NPE

1979 Mercedes-benz 350

Green Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,153 mi
Last recorded83,153 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz 35096,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration343 NPE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 83,153 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2024 83,153 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 83,042 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 83,042 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 82,918 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 82,621 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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343 NPE is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 350 in Green with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1979 Mercedes-benz 350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 96,121 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 343 NPE, 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 47 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 343 NPE registered?

343 NPE is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is 343 NPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 343 NPE shows 6 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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