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EHJ 85P

1976 Mercedes-benz 350

Gold Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2014
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,986 mi
Last recorded71,986 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2013
Typical for 1976 Mercedes-benz 35085,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEHJ 85P
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year1976
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2013 71,986 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 71,986 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 71,878 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 71,768 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s front floor area corroded, but not within pescribed area.

vehicle a bit smokey, but not excessive.

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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EHJ 85P is a 1976 Mercedes-benz 350 in Gold with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1976 Mercedes-benz 350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 85,948 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 EHJ 85P, 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 50 years old, this Mercedes-benz 350 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EHJ 85P?

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What year was EHJ 85P registered?

EHJ 85P is a 1976 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 30 December 1976.

Is EHJ 85P safe to buy?

The MOT history for EHJ 85P shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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