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HLK 116T

1979 Mercedes-benz 350

Green Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,423 mi
Last recorded58,423 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz 35096,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHLK 116T
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 58,423 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 58,411 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 58,411 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Near Sub Frame Mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 58,117 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 57,928 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 57,219 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 56,383 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 55,532 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 54,449 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2014 54,430 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

o/s seatbelt twisted

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Pass 15 Jun 2012 53,645 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 53,645 miles

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

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

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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HLK 116T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 350 in Green with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1979 Mercedes-benz 350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 96,121 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 HLK 116T, 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 47 years old, this Mercedes-benz 350 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HLK 116T registered?

HLK 116T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 6 June 1979.

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The MOT history for HLK 116T shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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