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567 OAF

1978 Mercedes-benz 350

Green Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

36,422 mi
Last recorded36,422 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1978 Mercedes-benz 35095,951 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration567 OAF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 36,422 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

slight play in styeering idler

Pass 12 Apr 2021 35,024 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

steering damper minimal play

under floor pan under sealed

Pass 25 Apr 2019 34,890 miles

Steering Damper Slight Play

Under Floor Pan In Seal

Pass 2 May 2018 34,611 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 34,516 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 33,646 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 33,059 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 33,059 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 32,804 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 32,804 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 32,797 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 32,797 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 31,642 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 30,081 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 30,081 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 24,891 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 24,891 miles

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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567 OAF is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 350 in Green with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1978 Mercedes-benz 350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 95,951 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 567 OAF, 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 48 years old, this Mercedes-benz 350 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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567 OAF is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 31 December 1978.

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