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FNS 910S

1978 Mercedes-benz 350

Blue Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

92,769 mi
Last recorded92,769 miles
Recorded on29 May 2020
Typical for 1978 Mercedes-benz 35095,951 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNS 910S
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2020 92,769 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 92,426 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 92,326 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 92,326 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 13 Jun 2013 92,293 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

fuel pipe corroding

smell of fuel at rear underneath

Pass 12 Mar 2012 92,073 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 90,953 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 90,937 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

slight lift in both front wheels but not excessive

Both front wipers starting to smear the screen slightly

Both rear springs corroded

Slight play in various steering joints but not excessive

Steering box damp no signs of a leak

Pass 30 Jul 2010 90,710 miles

front wipers smearing

oil leak at engine and diff

Fail 14 Jul 2010 90,707 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

oil leak at engine and at diff

slight play in steering linkage

Pass 15 Jul 2009 90,627 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jul 2009 90,627 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2008 90,385 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 90,372 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2007 90,065 miles

nearside front tyre wall starting to perish and crack

Pass 21 Dec 2005 89,207 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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FNS 910S is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 350 in Blue with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 FNS 910S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FNS 910S?

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What year was FNS 910S registered?

FNS 910S is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is FNS 910S safe to buy?

The MOT history for FNS 910S shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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