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CMJ 524L

1973 Mercedes-benz 350

Red Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

107,048 mi
Last recorded107,048 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2021
Typical for 1973 Mercedes-benz 35093,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCMJ 524L
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2021 107,048 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 106,171 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 106,135 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 103,553 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 102,458 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 100,582 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 99,679 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 98,814 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 96,004 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 93,314 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 90,624 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 89,264 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 88,625 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 88,226 miles

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

nearside front sill starting to corrode

off side front may be filled but strong

some areas need to be kept a close eye on as parts are starting to rust

Fail 18 May 2006 88,203 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

has had a lot of weilding done to this vechicle

near side front sill starting to rust

off side front may have filler in front part of sill but feels strong

some areas need to be kept a close eye on parts that are starting to rust

Pass 9 Jun 2005 87,754 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2005 87,754 miles

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

Corrosion started under both front wings.

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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CMJ 524L is a 1973 Mercedes-benz 350 in Red with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1973 Mercedes-benz 350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 93,474 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 CMJ 524L, 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 53 years old, this Mercedes-benz 350 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CMJ 524L?

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What year was CMJ 524L registered?

CMJ 524L is a 1973 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 1 January 1973.

Is CMJ 524L safe to buy?

The MOT history for CMJ 524L shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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