MOT Status
ValidMileage
91,200 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Emissions unable to be completed fuel hose leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire above suspension arm (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
noise in steering box no play evident
shockers weak
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Centre Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Oil leak
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Slight leak from diff
Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
slight leak from steering damper and steering box
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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EFC 98A is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 350 in Silver with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 EFC 98A, 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.
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What year was EFC 98A registered?
EFC 98A is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 1 October 1981.
Is EFC 98A safe to buy?
The MOT history for EFC 98A shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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