MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,526 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (1.1.A.3f)
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
front brake binding both (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
offside rear inner sill corroded
Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 350?
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EKN 508K is a 1971 Mercedes-benz 350 in Green with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
Across all 1971 Mercedes-benz 350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 101,280 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 EKN 508K, 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 55 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 EKN 508K registered?
EKN 508K is a 1971 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 23 August 1971.
Is EKN 508K safe to buy?
The MOT history for EKN 508K shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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