MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,544 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
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
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
off side rear brake slightly tight to turn
Nearside Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
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
exhaust slightly noisy
front subframe bushes slightly deteriated
off side front wheel slightly tight to turn
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
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.
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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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.
Is BRX 516T safe to buy?
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