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BOE 885T

1979 Mercedes-benz 350

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

110,699 mi
Last recorded110,699 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz 35096,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOE 885T
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 110,699 miles

Nearside interior door locking mechanism sticking

Fail 30 Apr 2019 110,699 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside interior door locking mechanism sticking

Pass 29 Aug 2018 110,599 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 110,199 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Corrosion to wheel arch

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 May 2017 110,198 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Anti roll bar D bush mount (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Corrosion sill

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Thorn in tyre

Offside Rear Corrosion on wheel arch

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2008 110,150 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight play in both front top suspension arm bushes

Pass 14 Aug 2007 110,099 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside upper bulkhead is corroded and holed---auto transmission fluid leak

Pass 24 Aug 2006 109,733 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

small area of bulkhead is corroded and holed

Pass 18 Aug 2005 108,480 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2005 108,480 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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BOE 885T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 350 in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 BOE 885T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BOE 885T registered?

BOE 885T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 7 June 1979.

Is BOE 885T safe to buy?

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