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DBY 817M

1999 Mercedes-benz 350

Red Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

120,375 mi
Last recorded120,375 miles
Recorded on5 May 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBY 817M
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2018 120,375 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 120,359 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 120,295 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 120,166 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 119,615 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007
Fail 20 Jul 2007 119,502 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.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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DBY 817M is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 350 in Red with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DBY 817M, 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 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz 350 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DBY 817M registered?

DBY 817M is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 1 January 1999.

Is DBY 817M safe to buy?

The MOT history for DBY 817M shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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