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EAD 963K

1972 Mercedes-benz 350

Green Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

107,870 mi
Last recorded107,870 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2023
Typical for 1972 Mercedes-benz 350102,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEAD 963K
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2023 107,870 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 107,848 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/body floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/body floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill & body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body above spring (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine, gearbox and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2018 107,602 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill and floor to arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 107,326 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 107,285 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 12 May 2016 106,712 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 106,401 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 105,921 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 105,921 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 104,992 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 104,989 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 104,337 miles

battery insecure

hole in osf sill

Fail 27 Apr 2012 104,337 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery insecure

hole in osf sill

Pass 4 May 2011 103,693 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 102,597 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

windscreen washers low water

Pass 11 May 2009 96,974 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 96,850 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 96,842 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 96,813 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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EAD 963K is a 1972 Mercedes-benz 350 in Green with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1972 Mercedes-benz 350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 102,326 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 EAD 963K, 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 54 years old, this Mercedes-benz 350 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EAD 963K is a 1972 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 10 February 1972.

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