MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,215 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Steering lock stop deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
some corrosion in both side rear wheel arches
o/s rear mud flap broken.
slight low reading from n/s rear parking brake.
slight play in steering box.
some corrosion in both side front bulkhead panels.
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
o/s rear mud flap broken.
slight low reading from n/s rear parking brake.
slight play in steering box.
some corrosion in both side front bulkhead panels.
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 350?
Based on 11,867 MOT tests across 1,405 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AKJ 8T is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 350 in Blue with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
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 AKJ 8T, 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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What year was AKJ 8T registered?
AKJ 8T is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 22 November 1978.
Is AKJ 8T safe to buy?
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