MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,856 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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)
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)
Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
N/S/Front wheel bearing has slight roughness
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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.
Does FPF 809V have outstanding finance?
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