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EC 24

1979 Mercedes-benz 350

Gold Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

46,934 mi
Last recorded46,934 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2016
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz 35096,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEC 24
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year1979
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2016 46,934 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 46,933 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 46,882 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 46,862 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 46,860 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 46,754 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Jan 2006 46,742 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside 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)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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EC 24 is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 350 in Gold with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 EC 24, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EC 24 registered?

EC 24 is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is EC 24 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EC 24 shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EC 24 have outstanding finance?

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