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BEB 778

1971 Mercedes-benz 350

Blue Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,683 mi
Last recorded68,683 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2013
Typical for 1971 Mercedes-benz 350101,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBEB 778
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2013 68,683 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 66,442 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 66,410 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 64,040 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 63,420 miles

Excessive corrosion O/S/F outside of prescribed areas

Fail 19 Oct 2010 63,420 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Excessive corrosion O/S/F outside of prescribed areas

Pass 3 Nov 2009 63,025 miles

rust on osf inner wheel arch

slight splits on front antiroll bar bushes

steering wheel cover slightly loose

Pass 12 Nov 2008 62,643 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

backbox rubber slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Aug 2007 62,555 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 62,555 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 4 May 2006 62,298 miles

osf brake sticking slightly

Pass 27 May 2005 62,127 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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BEB 778 is a 1971 Mercedes-benz 350 in Blue with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BEB 778, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BEB 778 registered?

BEB 778 is a 1971 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 6 August 1971.

Is BEB 778 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BEB 778 shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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