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GHE 364

1978 Mercedes-benz 350

Silver Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,890 mi
Last recorded49,890 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 1978 Mercedes-benz 35095,951 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGHE 364
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year1978
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 49,890 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joints (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 May 2017 48,930 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 48,924 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 48,084 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

exhaust system various leaks on joints

Pass 1 May 2014 47,378 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 30 Apr 2014 47,374 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 1 May 2013 45,769 miles

Oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 22 May 2012 44,716 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

smell of fuel

Pass 26 May 2011 44,148 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 44,148 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2010 44,046 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre getting low

Pass 19 May 2009 44,016 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 May 2008 43,999 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 43,966 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 43,876 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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GHE 364 is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 350 in Silver with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1978 Mercedes-benz 350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 95,951 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 GHE 364, 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 48 years old, this Mercedes-benz 350 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GHE 364 registered?

GHE 364 is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 8 March 1978.

Is GHE 364 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GHE 364 shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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