MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,086 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 350?
Based on 11,867 MOT tests across 1,405 vehicles.
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BJO 948V is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 350 in Silver with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 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 BJO 948V, 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.
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What year was BJO 948V registered?
BJO 948V is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 1 December 1979.
Is BJO 948V safe to buy?
The MOT history for BJO 948V shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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