MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,456 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Underseal applied under vehicle
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
nearside offside rear bump stops insecure
Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
nearside offside rear bump stops insecure
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Semaphore indicator switch faulty (1.4.C.1c)
Oil leak
diff oil leaking
gear box oil leaking
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
advise heavy undersill all floor/chassis
Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
advise heavy undersill all floor/chassis
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
VEHICLE DIFFICULT TO IDENTIFY TYPE OF REPAIRED CARRIED OUT. DUE TO COVERED WITH UNDERSILL.
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
1,Front number plate cracked.
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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FTM 478L is a 1972 Mercedes-benz 350 in Gold with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
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 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 478L, 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 FTM 478L registered?
FTM 478L is a 1972 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 10 November 1972.
Is FTM 478L safe to buy?
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