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CGF 567X

1979 Mercedes-benz 350

Gold Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,606 mi
Last recorded78,606 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz 35096,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCGF 567X
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year1979
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 78,606 miles

Front Coil spring corroded and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 78,301 miles

Offside Rear subframe mount bracket damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2025 78,300 miles

Emissions unable to be completed car will not stay running and blue smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear subframe mount bracket damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 77,904 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 77,904 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 77,878 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 77,865 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 77,598 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner arch corroding

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear driveshaft gator split

Offside Rear floor corroded

Oil leak

Fail 17 Nov 2017 77,583 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Inner arch corroding

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear driveshaft gator split

Offside Rear floor corroded

Oil leak

Rear park brake just met requirements

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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CGF 567X is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 350 in Gold with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 CGF 567X, 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 CGF 567X registered?

CGF 567X is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 31 December 1979.

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