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BRU 532K

1981 Mercedes-benz 350

Gold Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

68,495 mi
Last recorded68,495 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz 35090,956 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRU 532K
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year1981
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 68,495 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 67,592 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 66,430 miles

front anti roll bar bushs showing wear

Pass 23 Jan 2015 65,241 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 62,486 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 61,096 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 59,425 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 56,666 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 56,650 miles

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

all four tyres perishing between treads

Fail 18 Apr 2008 56,647 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all four tyres perishing between treads

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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BRU 532K is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 350 in Gold with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1981 Mercedes-benz 350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 90,956 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 BRU 532K, 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 45 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 BRU 532K registered?

BRU 532K is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 20 July 1981.

Is BRU 532K safe to buy?

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