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AEP 202T

1978 Mercedes-benz 350

Blue Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2021
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

82,298 mi
Last recorded82,298 miles
Recorded on22 May 2020
Typical for 1978 Mercedes-benz 35095,951 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAEP 202T
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2020 82,298 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 79,881 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 76,255 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 76,255 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 53,063 miles

underside freshly coated in rust proofing

Fail 16 Feb 2017 73,048 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

underside freshly coated in rust proofing

Pass 20 Sep 2014 72,950 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Sep 2014 72,950 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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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AEP 202T is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 350 in Blue with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AEP 202T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AEP 202T registered?

AEP 202T is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is AEP 202T safe to buy?

The MOT history for AEP 202T shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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