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BPA 302K

1971 Mercedes-benz 350

White Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

177,517 mi
Last recorded177,517 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 1971 Mercedes-benz 350101,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPA 302K
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2022 177,517 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 177,476 miles

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced On the sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 177,366 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 177,317 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 177,306 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 177,280 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 177,280 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2016 177,204 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 176,747 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 176,747 miles

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 175,850 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 174,451 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 174,451 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

off side and near side inner suspension mounting surface corrosion

Pass 14 Aug 2012 172,103 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 168,187 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 164,833 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 161,936 miles

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

surface corrosion offside inner sill and floor pan

Fail 18 Aug 2009 161,936 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

surface corrosion offside inner sill and floor pan

Pass 17 Sep 2008 159,733 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 159,733 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Sep 2007 157,232 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 157,232 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 154,482 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 154,482 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2005 151,436 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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BPA 302K is a 1971 Mercedes-benz 350 in White with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 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 BPA 302K, 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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BPA 302K is a 1971 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 2 November 1971.

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