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555 HXD

1971 Mercedes-benz 350

Red Diesel 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2016
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,186 mi
Last recorded73,186 miles
Recorded on11 May 2015
Typical for 1971 Mercedes-benz 350101,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration555 HXD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2015 73,186 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 72,385 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2014 72,385 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 71,221 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 71,218 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2008 70,217 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 May 2008 70,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 70,198 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 70,198 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Small cracks in both rear tyres ,outer walls! ! !

Fail 21 Oct 2005 70,196 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n.s.r tyre in poor condition

o.s.r tyre in poor condition

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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555 HXD is a 1971 Mercedes-benz 350 in Red with a 3,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1971 Mercedes-benz 350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 101,280 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 555 HXD, 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 55 years old, this Mercedes-benz 350 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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555 HXD is a 1971 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 10 February 1971.

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