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BPM 269K

1971 Mercedes-benz 350

Green Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

146,138 mi
Last recorded146,138 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 1971 Mercedes-benz 350101,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPM 269K
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 146,138 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 146,137 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 145,858 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 145,560 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 145,532 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake pads low

n/s/f shock absorber leaking

Pass 28 Aug 2014 145,427 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 145,174 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 145,134 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 144,330 miles

o/s seat belt slight fraying

tyres slight perishing

Pass 22 Aug 2011 143,352 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 152,339 miles

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

offside and nearside front inner wheel arch to sills holed

Pass 3 Nov 2009 151,172 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 151,172 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 151,602 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 151,600 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 151,436 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

front inner wheel arch areas corroded at upper fixing

front subframe,rear bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

o/s mirror partially obscured

Pass 24 Jan 2006 149,291 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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BPM 269K is a 1971 Mercedes-benz 350 in Green with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BPM 269K, 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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BPM 269K is a 1971 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 1 November 1971.

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