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FTM 311L

1973 Mercedes-benz 350

White Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,056 mi
Last recorded99,056 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 1973 Mercedes-benz 35093,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFTM 311L
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 99,056 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front inner sill slightly corroded

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded & holed

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front floor pan slightly corroded

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective flat ()

centre exhaust hanger missing, but system still adequately supported

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 24 Apr 2015 99,003 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

center exhaust rubber mount perished but system still supported

n/s/f and o/s/f inner sill slightly corroded

o/s/ fog lamp not working not required pre 1980

Pass 8 May 2014 98,865 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Exhaust centre mounting rubber deteriorated

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2014 98,864 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Exhaust centre mounting rubber deteriorated

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 98,830 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 98,790 miles

rear petrol hose in poor condition

vehicle smoky

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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FTM 311L is a 1973 Mercedes-benz 350 in White with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1973 Mercedes-benz 350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 93,474 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 FTM 311L, 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 53 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 FTM 311L registered?

FTM 311L is a 1973 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 7 June 1973.

Is FTM 311L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FTM 311L shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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