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CTC 448M

1973 Mercedes-benz 350

Gold Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,622 mi
Last recorded32,622 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 1973 Mercedes-benz 35093,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCTC 448M
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 32,622 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 32,418 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 32,418 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 32,385 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 32,357 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Aug 2014 32,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 32,274 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 32,215 miles

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

oil leak from gearbox

oil leak from rear differential

rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2012 32,215 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

oil leak from gearbox

oil leak from rear differential

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2010 31,847 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 31,838 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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CTC 448M is a 1973 Mercedes-benz 350 in Gold with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 CTC 448M, 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

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What year was CTC 448M registered?

CTC 448M is a 1973 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 16 October 1973.

Is CTC 448M safe to buy?

The MOT history for CTC 448M shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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