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BRX 516T

1979 Mercedes-benz 350

Yellow Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,544 mi
Last recorded130,544 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz 35096,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRX 516T
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2020 130,544 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 130,363 miles

Exhaust support rubber missing at rear box

Nearside front inner wheel arch panel corroded/holed at rear, not affecting structural strengh

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 129,281 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 129,267 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 129,250 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 11 Sep 2014 129,250 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

engine running roughly at idle - suggest attention

slight exhaust leak frpm centre joints - suggest attention

Pass 9 Sep 2013 129,225 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 129,209 miles

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

off side rear brake slightly tight to turn

Pass 13 Sep 2011 129,189 miles

Nearside Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 14 May 2010 129,083 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 129,061 miles

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

rear fog light not working

slight sideways movement on handbrake lever

Pass 16 Apr 2009 128,793 miles

exhaust slightly noisy

front subframe bushes slightly deteriated

off side front wheel slightly tight to turn

Pass 27 Jun 2007 128,054 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2007 128,018 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working.

Pass 27 Jul 2005 137,366 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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BRX 516T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 350 in Yellow with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 BRX 516T, 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 BRX 516T registered?

BRX 516T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 1 May 1979.

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