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EOE 542K

1972 Mercedes-benz 350

Brown Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2010
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

156,972 mi
Last recorded156,972 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2009
Typical for 1972 Mercedes-benz 350102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEOE 542K
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year1972
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 10 Jul 2009 156,972 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 156,627 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

battery insecure

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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EOE 542K is a 1972 Mercedes-benz 350 in Brown with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 EOE 542K, 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 EOE 542K registered?

EOE 542K is a 1972 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 1 June 1972.

Is EOE 542K safe to buy?

The MOT history for EOE 542K shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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