MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,802 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Nearside headlight unit corroded slightly
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
exhaust joints blowing slightly
fuel line is slightly corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Nearside headlight unit corroded slightly
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
exhaust joints blowing slightly
fuel line is slightly corroded
all suspension bushes deteriorated but no play/movement
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
all suspension bushes deteriorated but no play/movement
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Corrosion both sides front footwells not within any structural mounting areas
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Exhaust rear section loose on join with centre section
Widespread corrosion prevalent underside/boot floor etc
Boot floor corroded
Coolant tank underbonnet insecure
Nearside front floor corroded
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Boot floor corroded
Coolant tank underbonnet insecure
Nearside front floor corroded
Corrosion in boot floor and under passenger seat
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Corrosion in boot floor and under passenger seat
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Extensive areas of repaired corrosion underside
Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 350?
Based on 11,867 MOT tests across 1,405 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FIB 8633 is a 1972 Mercedes-benz 350 in Beige with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.
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 FIB 8633, 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 FIB 8633 registered?
FIB 8633 is a 1972 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 14 March 1972.
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