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BTG 911T

1978 Mercedes-benz 350

Green Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

110,078 mi
Last recorded110,078 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2016
Typical for 1978 Mercedes-benz 35095,951 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBTG 911T
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2016 110,078 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

both front floor areas very rusty

Pass 29 Jun 2015 110,011 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 109,938 miles

Rear seat belts not fitted

n/s/f floor corroded

o/s/f floor corroded.

Fail 26 Jun 2014 109,933 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear seat belts not fitted

n/s/f floor corroded

o/s/f floor corroded.

Pass 21 Jun 2013 109,825 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 109,825 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 109,748 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 109,748 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 109,642 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 109,642 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 109,537 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 109,355 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 109,355 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 109,308 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 109,308 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 16 May 2007 108,211 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 16 May 2007 108,211 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 47,301 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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BTG 911T is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 350 in Green with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1978 Mercedes-benz 350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 95,951 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 BTG 911T, 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 48 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 BTG 911T registered?

BTG 911T is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 1 September 1978.

Is BTG 911T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BTG 911T shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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