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FTM 452L

1973 Mercedes-benz 350

Red Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

93,998 mi
Last recorded93,998 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 1973 Mercedes-benz 35093,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFTM 452L
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 93,998 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 93,179 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 92,123 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 90,986 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 90,052 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 90,036 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 89,531 miles

FRONT CROSSMEMBER BUSHES HAVE SLIGHT PLAY,

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2013 89,526 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

FRONT CROSSMEMBER BUSHES HAVE SLIGHT PLAY,

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 89,515 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 89,457 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER WALL CRACKED.

Pass 4 Jul 2008 89,192 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 89,192 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 89,029 miles

REAR PROPSHAFT FLANGE DETERIOATED,FRONT BRAKES OUT OF BALANCE,FRONT LOWER INNER WISHBONE BUSHES CRACKED.

Pass 20 Jun 2006 88,725 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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FTM 452L is a 1973 Mercedes-benz 350 in Red with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 452L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FTM 452L?

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What year was FTM 452L registered?

FTM 452L is a 1973 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 18 May 1973.

Is FTM 452L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FTM 452L shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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