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GHP 927T

1979 Mercedes-benz 350

Silver Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

115,928 mi
Last recorded115,928 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz 35096,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGHP 927T
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 115,928 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

brake discs slightly pitted

nearside front floor pan corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2016 115,862 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 2 Mar 2016 115,862 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 115,783 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Apr 2014 115,783 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

high beam tell tale not working

Pass 23 Apr 2013 115,663 miles

High beam tell tale not working

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

slight play in nearside steering idler

smell of petrol ( no leak found )

Fail 16 Nov 2012 115,660 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

high beam tell tale not working

noise from offside rear wheel when rotated

slight play in nearside steering idler

smell of petrol inside car ( no leak found )

Pass 20 Dec 2011 114,912 miles

both front tyres outer sidewalls slight cracking

Fail 20 Dec 2011 114,912 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

both front tyres outer sidewalls slight cracking

Fail 9 Nov 2011 114,884 miles

Inner Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2007 114,208 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 114,208 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Pass 4 May 2006 113,832 miles

headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

oil leaks from engine and gearbox

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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GHP 927T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 350 in Silver with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 GHP 927T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GHP 927T registered?

GHP 927T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 31 December 1979.

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