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AWU 443K

1971 Mercedes-benz 350

Gold Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2024
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,182 mi
Last recorded95,182 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2023
Typical for 1971 Mercedes-benz 350101,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAWU 443K
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year1971
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2023 95,182 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 95,149 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn front subframe bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel pipe so insecure there is a risk of fire spliting (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 95,035 miles

Central Exhaust system has a minor leak

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Slight underbody corrosion mainly around rear end (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 94,791 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Underside corroded in places

Pass 31 Mar 2014 93,742 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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AWU 443K is a 1971 Mercedes-benz 350 in Gold with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AWU 443K, 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 AWU 443K registered?

AWU 443K is a 1971 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is AWU 443K safe to buy?

The MOT history for AWU 443K shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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