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Nearside exhaust blow from front manifold
transmission oil leak
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))
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))
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
both front tyres worn on inner edges
fuel filter secure but loose
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
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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)
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)
washer pump weak
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 350?
Based on 11,867 MOT tests across 1,405 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is DFC 896R safe to buy?
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