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EKH 307K

1972 Mercedes-benz 350

Red Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

98,017 mi
Last recorded98,017 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 Mercedes-benz 350102,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKH 307K
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 98,017 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 97,675 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 96,778 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front brake binding slightly

Fail 15 Jun 2015 96,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 6 Jul 2013 96,404 miles

all tyres cracked

Fail 6 Jul 2013 96,404 miles

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

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

all tyres cracked

Pass 21 Jun 2012 95,919 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 21 Jun 2012 95,919 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 11 Jun 2012 95,908 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 23 May 2011 75,257 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 75,246 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 95,146 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 95,146 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2009 94,457 miles

corrosion on inner wings

extensive welding and undersealing carried out under car

Fail 28 Nov 2009 94,457 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

corrosion on inner wings

extensive welding and undersealing carried out under car

Fail 20 Oct 2009 94,441 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2006 94,390 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2005 94,381 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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EKH 307K is a 1972 Mercedes-benz 350 in Red with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1972 Mercedes-benz 350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 102,326 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 EKH 307K, 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 54 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 EKH 307K registered?

EKH 307K is a 1972 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 23 March 1972.

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