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DMJ 817T

1979 Mercedes-benz 350

Red Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,930 mi
Last recorded81,930 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2022
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz 35096,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDMJ 817T
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2022 81,930 miles

205/70/14 X 4,,43 yr old ,,,

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively NSR & OSR =2=BOTH (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 81,930 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 81,930 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 81,930 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 81,930 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 81,930 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 81,930 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 May 2013 81,917 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 May 2012 81,840 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 May 2011 81,830 miles

O/s/f chassis corroded near front subframe mtg

Fail 6 May 2011 81,830 miles

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

O/s/f chassis corroded near front subframe mtg

Fail 11 May 2010 81,824 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2010 81,824 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 81,810 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 81,810 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 May 2008 81,810 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 81,810 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges.

surface rust on underside of vehicle.

Pass 4 Nov 2005 81,650 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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DMJ 817T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 350 in Red with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1979 Mercedes-benz 350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 96,121 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 DMJ 817T, 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 47 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 DMJ 817T registered?

DMJ 817T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 1 January 1979.

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