MOT Status
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105,723 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Valve stem slightly damaged o/s/r and n/s/r (5.2.3 (j))
Valve stem slightly damaged o/s/r and n/s/r (5.2.3 (j))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim too high nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 350?
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BL09 TUW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz 350 in Grey with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz 350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 59,536 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 BL09 TUW, 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 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz 350 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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BL09 TUW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 1 January 2008.
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