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COL 350M

1979 Mercedes-benz 350

Green Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

110,773 mi
Last recorded110,773 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2019
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz 35096,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCOL 350M
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2019 110,773 miles

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 4 May 2018 109,332 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 108,847 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 106,993 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 101,587 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 99,648 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 99,618 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 18 May 2011 97,227 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2010 92,464 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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COL 350M is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 350 in Green with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 COL 350M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of COL 350M?

You can check the full history of COL 350M by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was COL 350M registered?

COL 350M is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is COL 350M safe to buy?

The MOT history for COL 350M shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does COL 350M have outstanding finance?

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