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EOE 578K

1972 Mercedes-benz 350

White Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,418 mi
Last recorded85,418 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2016
Typical for 1972 Mercedes-benz 350102,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEOE 578K
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2016 85,418 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 84,879 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 84,660 miles

Centre Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Cill (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2015 84,120 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 83,100 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 83,100 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 82,795 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 81,911 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 80,693 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 80,693 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 79,366 miles

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

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

advise o/s/f n/s/r o/s/r tyres cracks tread and side walls

Fail 15 Apr 2010 79,366 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

advise o/s/f n/s/r o/s/r tyres cracks tread and side walls

Pass 23 Apr 2009 78,715 miles

More exhaust supports required

vehicle has some severe corrosion but all outside prescribed areas

Pass 17 Sep 2007 77,713 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 77,713 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both nearside tyres have surface cracks in sidewalls.

Pass 21 Aug 2006 77,188 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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EOE 578K is a 1972 Mercedes-benz 350 in White with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 578K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EOE 578K registered?

EOE 578K is a 1972 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 27 July 1972.

Is EOE 578K safe to buy?

The MOT history for EOE 578K shows 16 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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