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CTV 32K

1972 Mercedes-benz 350

Silver Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,086 mi
Last recorded75,086 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2007
Typical for 1972 Mercedes-benz 350102,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCTV 32K
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year1972
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2007 75,086 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 74,950 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 74,947 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Aug 2006 74,925 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight blow from exhaust

slight dampness of brake master cylinder and servo

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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CTV 32K is a 1972 Mercedes-benz 350 in Silver with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1972 Mercedes-benz 350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 102,326 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 CTV 32K, 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 54 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 CTV 32K registered?

CTV 32K is a 1972 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 16 June 1972.

Is CTV 32K safe to buy?

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