MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,044 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
service brake 50%
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
offside rear brake binding slightly
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
noise in steering system
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
offside rear brake slightly binding
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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BVS 71S is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 350 in Blue with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.
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 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 BVS 71S, 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.
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What year was BVS 71S registered?
BVS 71S is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 17 June 1978.
Is BVS 71S safe to buy?
The MOT history for BVS 71S shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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