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GTR 471L

1973 Mercedes-benz 350

Gold Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

148,301 mi
Last recorded148,301 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 1973 Mercedes-benz 35093,474 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGTR 471L
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 148,301 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 146,275 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 145,450 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 142,670 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 142,691 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 142,685 miles

noise from inside steering rack box

rear differential oil leak

Pass 9 May 2013 142,085 miles

o/s front floor corrosion

Pass 1 Mar 2012 141,838 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 141,680 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 141,678 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 140,846 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 139,661 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 139,300 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 138,811 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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GTR 471L is a 1973 Mercedes-benz 350 in Gold with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1973 Mercedes-benz 350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 93,474 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 GTR 471L, 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 53 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 GTR 471L registered?

GTR 471L is a 1973 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 2 March 1973.

Is GTR 471L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GTR 471L shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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