MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,498 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
age related corrosion underneath to some components
rear exhaust silencer corroded
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2057014 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
age related corrosion underneath
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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DPL 158T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 350 in Cream with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 DPL 158T, 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 DPL 158T registered?
DPL 158T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 31 December 1979.
Is DPL 158T safe to buy?
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