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DLG 100K

1971 Mercedes-benz 350

White Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

46,928 mi
Last recorded46,928 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 1971 Mercedes-benz 350101,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLG 100K
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 46,928 miles

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

rear diff slight leak

Fail 23 May 2017 46,928 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

rear diff slight leak

Pass 13 Jun 2016 46,993 miles

Offside Front chassis slight corrosion

Fail 13 Jun 2016 46,993 miles

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

Offside Front chassis slight corrosion

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 46,879 miles

slight corrosion o/s front chassis leg

Pass 10 Jun 2013 46,784 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Aug 2011 46,773 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 11 Aug 2011 46,773 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 15 Jun 2010 46,696 miles

n/s/r tyre perishing on side wall

Fail 5 Jun 2010 46,696 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

n/s/r tyre perishing on side wall

Pass 28 Jul 2008 46,693 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2007 46,614 miles

rear of front subframe bushes worn

Pass 25 Jul 2006 46,404 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 46,404 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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DLG 100K is a 1971 Mercedes-benz 350 in White with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1971 Mercedes-benz 350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 101,280 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 DLG 100K, 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 55 years old, this Mercedes-benz 350 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DLG 100K registered?

DLG 100K is a 1971 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 24 November 1971.

Is DLG 100K safe to buy?

The MOT history for DLG 100K shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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