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GSV 350

1978 Mercedes-benz 350

Bronze Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

147,088 mi
Last recorded147,088 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1978 Mercedes-benz 35095,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGSV 350
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year1978
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 147,088 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under vehicle sill

Fail 7 Mar 2026 147,080 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Wipers don't go all the way down (3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect IMAGE WRONG SIDE(LEFT HAND DRIVE CAR HEADLAMP) (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under vehicle sill

Fail 25 Nov 2025 146,772 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction wipers don't go all the way down (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick image wrong side [left hand drive car headlamp ] (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Both front inner arches have holes due to corrosion but non of the wholes are in prescribed area

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 146,692 miles

Corrosion to front wheelarches, outer and inner sills and door shuts - not considered criteria but suggest attention

Fail 10 May 2023 146,692 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Corrosion to front wheelarches, outer and inner sills and door shuts - not considered criteria but suggest attention

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Unable to see brakes clearly

Pass 18 Jun 2021 145,014 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play BOTH FRONT (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2021 145,007 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner corrosion in wheel arch rear

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 144,726 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner corrosion in wheel arch rear

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

various fluid leaks around engine and gearbox areas

Fail 26 Sep 2019 144,232 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded and rear both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fuel pipe corroded

oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2018 142,169 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in the inner steering joints .

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel cap seal is perished.

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 18 Mar 2017 140,478 miles

Both front floor pans and inner sills corroded

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

Fuel cap sealing washer perished

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2017 140,478 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Both front floor pans and inner sills corroded

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

Fuel cap sealing washer perished

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2016 139,310 miles

Both front floor pans heavily corroded but not within any prescribed areas

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

Fail 19 Mar 2016 139,298 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front floor pans heavily corroded but not within any prescribed areas

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 138,672 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front floor pans corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2015 138,665 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front floor pans corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2013 137,671 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 135,265 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 133,459 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 132,024 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 134,212 miles

track rod arm rubber split

Fail 2 Jul 2008 132,127 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

track rod arm rubber split

Pass 25 May 2007 130,459 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 130,459 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 128,969 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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GSV 350 is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 350 in Bronze with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 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 GSV 350, 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.

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GSV 350 is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 1 February 1978.

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