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1978 Mercedes-benz 350

Black Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,040 mi
Last recorded91,040 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2024
Typical for 1978 Mercedes-benz 35095,951 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration60 DOC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2024 91,040 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 89,892 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside front corrdoded

underbody heavy undersealed

Pass 3 Sep 2019 89,375 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Aug 2019 89,375 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 87,366 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front balance pipe area. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion outer sill by jacking point. (6.1.B.2)

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement A ll mountings have play. (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 87,366 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front balance pipe area. (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion outer sill by jacking point. (6.1.B.2)

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement A ll mountings have play. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 85,821 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 84,282 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 82,861 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 82,861 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 80,842 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 79,437 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 77,592 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 77,592 miles

Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check stretches a brake pipe (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 75,916 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 74,574 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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60 DOC is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 350 in Black with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 60 DOC, 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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60 DOC is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 1 February 1978.

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