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ARL 584T

1979 Mercedes-benz 350

Cream Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

41,697 mi
Last recorded41,697 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz 35096,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARL 584T
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year1979
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 41,697 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 41,682 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 41,682 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Fail 9 Oct 2010 41,672 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight bind o/s/f brake

Pass 15 Dec 2009 41,665 miles

Inner sills rusty.

Slight brake bind.

Fail 11 Dec 2009 41,664 miles

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Inner sills rusty.

Slight brake bind.

Pass 7 Apr 2009 41,657 miles

Both rear inner archs rusty.

Fail 7 Apr 2009 41,656 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Both rear inner archs rusty.

Pass 15 Jun 2006 41,612 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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ARL 584T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 350 in Cream with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 ARL 584T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ARL 584T?

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What year was ARL 584T registered?

ARL 584T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 31 December 1979.

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The MOT history for ARL 584T shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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