MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,699 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside interior door locking mechanism sticking
Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside interior door locking mechanism sticking
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)
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)
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
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
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
small area of bulkhead is corroded and holed
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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