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GGS 273T

1979 Mercedes-benz 350

Silver Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

60,582 mi
Last recorded60,582 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2024
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz 35096,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGGS 273T
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2024 60,582 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Floor excessively deteriorated floor (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Floor excessively deteriorated inner arch to floor (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Floor excessively deteriorated sill to floor (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Floor excessively deteriorated sill and floor. (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Floor excessively deteriorated inner arch to floor. (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Floor excessively deteriorated inner rear arch to floor (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Floor excessively deteriorated wheel arch. (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Floor excessively deteriorated floor. (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Floor excessively deteriorated inner arch to floor. (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Floor excessively deteriorated sill and floor (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Floor excessively deteriorated floor (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Floor excessively deteriorated arch and floor (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Floor excessively deteriorated arch to floor (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe link pipe holed. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Oct 2016 60,577 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust rubber missing

slight play in steering box

Pass 5 Dec 2013 60,550 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 60,550 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 60,213 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 60,032 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 59,851 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 59,706 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 59,481 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 59,240 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 59,086 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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GGS 273T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 350 in Silver with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 GGS 273T, 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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What year was GGS 273T registered?

GGS 273T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 25 May 1979.

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