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DFC 896R

1989 Mercedes-benz 350

White Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,945 mi
Last recorded75,945 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFC 896R
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 75,945 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 75,640 miles

Nearside exhaust blow from front manifold

transmission oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2023 74,796 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 72,902 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 71,706 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 71,706 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust rubbers perished (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 71,463 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm, rear bushes on both sides deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 71,228 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 70,610 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

fuel filter secure but loose

Fail 3 Oct 2016 70,604 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

fuel filter secure but loose

Fail 20 Mar 2015 69,996 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 69,996 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 69,840 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 69,418 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 69,219 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 69,125 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 68,058 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 67,218 miles

washer pump weak

Pass 3 Aug 2007 67,205 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 67,152 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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DFC 896R is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 350 in White with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DFC 896R, 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 37 years old, this Mercedes-benz 350 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DFC 896R registered?

DFC 896R is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 13 March 1989.

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