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GVG 132K

1971 Mercedes-benz 350

White Petrol 3449cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

102,637 mi
Last recorded102,637 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 1971 Mercedes-benz 350101,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVG 132K
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,449cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016 102,637 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 102,080 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2014 102,080 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 101,985 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 101,839 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Nov 2012 101,839 miles

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

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 101,769 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Light binding on o/s rear parking brake

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

Slight play in steering damper bush

Pass 12 Nov 2010 101,662 miles

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

slight play in steering damper bush

Fail 10 Nov 2010 101,662 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

slight play in steering damper bush

Pass 5 Nov 2009 101,528 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 5 Nov 2009 101,528 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 101,311 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 101,019 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 101,019 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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GVG 132K is a 1971 Mercedes-benz 350 in White with a 3,449cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1971 Mercedes-benz 350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 101,280 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 GVG 132K, 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 55 years old, this Mercedes-benz 350 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GVG 132K is a 1971 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 31 December 1971.

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