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HGS 672T

1978 Mercedes-benz 350

Brown Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

95,951 mi
Last recorded95,951 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2020
Typical for 1978 Mercedes-benz 35095,951 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGS 672T
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2020 95,951 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

slight bind to o/s/f , n/s/f and n/s/r brake

Pass 5 Jun 2018 95,850 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

all of chassis and steering/brake and suspension components are covered in underseal

Pass 10 Jun 2017 95,757 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 95,512 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 95,133 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 94,322 miles

Both front tyres have age crack in the sidewall, not through to the cords

Pass 13 May 2013 93,167 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 92,439 miles

Nearside front tyre has age cracks, not showing the cords.

slight corrossion nearside front outer sill.

Pass 16 May 2011 90,809 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 90,809 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 89,092 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 81,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 81,993 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 81,914 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 81,678 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 81,107 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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HGS 672T is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 350 in Brown with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 HGS 672T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HGS 672T registered?

HGS 672T is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 1 November 1978.

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The MOT history for HGS 672T shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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