MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69,630 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 bushes (2.4.G.2)
various areas of prescribed areas to rear subframe mounts heavily undersealed so full inspection not possible
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases link/balance pipe (7.1.2)
Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 bushes (2.4.G.2)
various areas of prescribed areas to rear subframe mounts heavily undersealed so full inspection not possible
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
all underside covered in heavy underseal/ unable to assess corrosion in key areas
exhaust corroded at front/slight leak
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 350?
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DIL 443 is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 350 in Red with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1980 Mercedes-benz 350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 94,825 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 DIL 443, 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 46 years old, this Mercedes-benz 350 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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DIL 443 is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 13 November 1980.
Is DIL 443 safe to buy?
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