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AVG 733W

1981 Mercedes-benz 350

Red Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

122,123 mi
Last recorded122,123 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2008
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz 35090,956 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVG 733W
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2008 122,123 miles

Chassis (sills/boot floor) has major repairs covered with body sealer and under seal

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 122,123 miles

Chassis (sills/boot floor) has major repairs covered with body sealer and under seal

Fail 3 Jun 2008 122,115 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front floor to outer sills corroding./boot floor corroding ,/bootrear seat panel corroded.

Pass 11 Dec 2007 121,722 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 121,722 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 120,170 miles

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

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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AVG 733W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 350 in Red with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1981 Mercedes-benz 350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 90,956 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 AVG 733W, 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 45 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 AVG 733W registered?

AVG 733W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 14 December 1981.

Is AVG 733W safe to buy?

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