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BLJ 703K

1971 Mercedes-benz 350

Blue Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

96,692 mi
Last recorded96,692 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2016
Typical for 1971 Mercedes-benz 350101,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLJ 703K
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Dec 2016 96,692 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Exhaust rubber split and perishing

Nearside front outer sill holed and corroded

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Apr 2015 96,690 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust rubbers split and perished

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Slight play in n/s/f & o/s/f wheel bearings

Steering fluid leak

Pass 11 Apr 2014 96,303 miles

General underbody corrosion

Oil Leaks

Pass 26 Apr 2013 94,502 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

master cylinder/servo area damp

o/s/r inner arch area corroded

vehicle heavily underseiled

Fail 12 Apr 2013 94,501 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

master cylinder/servo area damp

o/s/r inner arch area corroded

vehicle heavily underseiled

Fail 26 Mar 2013 94,498 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre exhaust mounting rubber missing

offside front wheel arch corroded

offside rear wheel arch area corroded

rear silencer mounting rubbers perished

Fail 20 Mar 2013 94,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust rubber mounting split

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 93,831 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 17 Feb 2012 93,831 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 92,861 miles

Exhaust mounting rubbers crackiing

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside & offside front tyres wearing on inner edge

offside rear inner wing corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2010 91,664 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2009 90,354 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 90,354 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 89,388 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2008 89,382 miles

Front Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 88,233 miles

VEHICLE PROTECTED WITH UNDERSEAL

Pass 6 Jan 2006 87,089 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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BLJ 703K is a 1971 Mercedes-benz 350 in Blue with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 BLJ 703K, 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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BLJ 703K is a 1971 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 1 August 1971.

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