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FPF 809V

1979 Mercedes-benz 350

Blue Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,856 mi
Last recorded98,856 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2020
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz 35096,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPF 809V
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2020 98,856 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 98,545 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 May 2016 98,332 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 98,144 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 97,877 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 May 2013 97,672 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 97,517 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 97,330 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

N/S/Front wheel bearing has slight roughness

Pass 16 Apr 2010 97,086 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 97,086 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 96,811 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 98,506 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 94,332 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 93,790 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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FPF 809V is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 350 in Blue with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1979 Mercedes-benz 350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 96,121 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 FPF 809V, 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 47 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 FPF 809V?

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What year was FPF 809V registered?

FPF 809V is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is FPF 809V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FPF 809V shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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