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EFC 98A

1981 Mercedes-benz 350

Silver Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

91,200 mi
Last recorded91,200 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz 35090,956 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFC 98A
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 91,200 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2026 91,199 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2025 91,121 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 91,051 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 91,018 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 90,956 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 90,902 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 90,841 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 90,785 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 90,775 miles

noise in steering box no play evident

shockers weak

Pass 30 Oct 2013 90,680 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 90,680 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 90,616 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 90,544 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 90,542 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 90,496 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 90,494 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 90,487 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 90,485 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 90,478 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 90,417 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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