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DPK 216V

1979 Mercedes-benz 350

Red Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

114,963 mi
Last recorded114,963 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz 35096,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPK 216V
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 114,963 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 114,961 miles

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings boot floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chaisses leg (2.4.A.3)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2017 114,915 miles

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 114,863 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion boot floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion boot floor (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2015 114,863 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped to rear (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion boot floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion boot floor (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 114,438 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 114,438 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 113,721 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 113,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 112,346 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 112,346 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 111,900 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2010 111,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 111,578 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 111,560 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 111,126 miles

corrosion to both front inner mud guards

Fail 3 Jun 2008 111,126 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 May 2007 110,915 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 110,915 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 May 2006 109,260 miles

corrosion to nearside front and offside front inner lower wheel arches. but out of prescribed areas

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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DPK 216V is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 350 in Red with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 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 DPK 216V, 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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DPK 216V is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 14 September 1979.

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