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FGJ 63T

1978 Mercedes-benz 350

Green Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

46,617 mi
Last recorded46,617 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 1978 Mercedes-benz 35095,951 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFGJ 63T
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 46,617 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 46,481 miles

Tyres allround in poor condition due to age related cracking

Pass 22 Mar 2016 46,055 miles

All tyres have very slight age related cracking

Both wiper blades in poor condition recommend replacement

Pass 1 Apr 2015 40,104 miles

Slight surface corrosion on brake disc,s

Pass 29 Jan 2015 40,077 miles

All brake disc,s have slight surface corrosion

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jan 2015 40,077 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

All brake disc,s slightly corroded

Both rear brakes slightly binding

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2007 39,879 miles

Front brakes slightly binding

Pass 28 Mar 2006 39,313 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 39,309 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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FGJ 63T is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 350 in Green with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1978 Mercedes-benz 350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 95,951 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 FGJ 63T, 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 48 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 FGJ 63T registered?

FGJ 63T is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 20 October 1978.

Is FGJ 63T safe to buy?

The MOT history for FGJ 63T shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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