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DUX 215T

1981 Mercedes-benz 350

Black Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,028 mi
Last recorded136,028 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz 35090,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDUX 215T
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 136,028 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion surface rust (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Sep 2017 136,021 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion surface rust (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Sep 2016 135,510 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 135,449 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 135,090 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 7 Aug 2015 135,090 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 134,256 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 131,182 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 129,578 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

oil leak

underbody has corrosion

Fail 3 Sep 2012 129,578 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

oil leak

underbody has corrosion

Pass 10 Sep 2011 127,493 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 125,942 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 124,176 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 124,176 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 122,401 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nearside front headlamp is slightly low

Fail 3 Oct 2008 122,401 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front headlamp is slightly low

Pass 5 Oct 2007 120,225 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 120,225 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Fail 4 Sep 2006 114,205 miles

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

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 114,205 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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DUX 215T is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 350 in Black with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1981 Mercedes-benz 350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 90,956 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 DUX 215T, 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 45 years old, this Mercedes-benz 350 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DUX 215T registered?

DUX 215T is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 5 May 1981.

Is DUX 215T safe to buy?

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