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FRA 605L

1972 Mercedes-benz 350

Silver Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

162,014 mi
Last recorded162,014 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 1972 Mercedes-benz 350102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRA 605L
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year1972
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 162,014 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 162,014 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 161,688 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 161,651 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position bonnet release inoperative (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords all tyres (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 161,554 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 161,484 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2014 161,484 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 160,860 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 160,855 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 160,852 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 160,791 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 160,791 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 160,523 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jan 2009 160,523 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 160,425 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 160,405 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 158,806 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 158,806 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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FRA 605L is a 1972 Mercedes-benz 350 in Silver with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FRA 605L, 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 FRA 605L registered?

FRA 605L is a 1972 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 3 November 1972.

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