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662 HYD

1979 Mercedes-benz 350

Cream Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

66,614 mi
Last recorded66,614 miles
Recorded on22 May 2020
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz 35096,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration662 HYD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year1979
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2020 66,614 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2020 66,614 miles

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear fog light switch not lighting up

Pass 11 Sep 2018 66,593 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 66,530 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 66,510 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 66,494 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 9 Jul 2012 66,427 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 66,427 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 66,343 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

steering box has slight play

Fail 13 Jun 2011 66,343 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

steering box has slight play

Pass 16 Dec 2009 66,024 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play on boht steering arms

Fail 14 Dec 2009 66,019 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipes at fuel filter slightly corroded

slight play on boht steering arms

Pass 12 Nov 2008 65,784 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 65,469 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 65,469 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 65,139 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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662 HYD is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 350 in Cream with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 662 HYD, 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 662 HYD registered?

662 HYD is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 1 December 1979.

Is 662 HYD safe to buy?

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