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ABH 53K

1971 Mercedes-benz 350

White Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

43,355 mi
Last recorded43,355 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
Typical for 1971 Mercedes-benz 350101,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABH 53K
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2022 43,355 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 43,355 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective jammed (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 43,329 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 43,239 miles

Nearside Outer some light corrosion to front end of outer sill

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 43,022 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 42,815 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 42,632 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 42,219 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 41,997 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 40,917 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 40,916 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Inner Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Outer Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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ABH 53K is a 1971 Mercedes-benz 350 in White with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ABH 53K, 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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What year was ABH 53K registered?

ABH 53K is a 1971 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 18 August 1971.

Is ABH 53K safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABH 53K shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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