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EGV 474

1979 Mercedes-benz 350

Blue Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,247 mi
Last recorded107,247 miles
Recorded on9 May 2022
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz 35096,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGV 474
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2022 107,247 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section clamp requires tightening. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Underside of vehicle. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 105,593 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive underside of vehicle sump area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differencial. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 102,020 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 100,468 miles

Exhaust rear box deteriorated

Fuel pipe flexi to fuel pump deteriorated

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 98,839 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 98,837 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Inner Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 98,340 miles

Cooling fan touched radiator

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe slightly perished near fuel pump

Oil leak

Fail 21 May 2013 98,338 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Oil leak

cooling fan touches cowling

Pass 21 Mar 2012 97,437 miles

rubber fuel pipe from tank to pump cracking up

Pass 22 Apr 2010 97,344 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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EGV 474 is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 350 in Blue with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 EGV 474, 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.

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EGV 474 is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 6 November 1979.

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