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GYY 956L

1973 Mercedes-benz 350

Silver Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

116,856 mi
Last recorded116,856 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 1973 Mercedes-benz 35093,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYY 956L
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year1973
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 116,856 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 116,610 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 116,179 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 115,974 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 115,970 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2014 115,482 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 115,337 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 114,918 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 114,641 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 114,625 miles

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

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Fail 5 May 2011 114,617 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 114,272 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 113,581 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 111,953 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 111,247 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 110,671 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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GYY 956L is a 1973 Mercedes-benz 350 in Silver with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GYY 956L, 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

How do I check the history of GYY 956L?

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What year was GYY 956L registered?

GYY 956L is a 1973 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 8 January 1973.

Is GYY 956L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GYY 956L shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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