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HNG 333V

1979 Mercedes-benz 350

Brown Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

211,635 mi
Last recorded211,635 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz 35096,121 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHNG 333V
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2016 211,635 miles

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

undersealed

Pass 12 Oct 2015 211,318 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 211,254 miles

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

underbody heavily undersealed

Fail 30 Aug 2014 211,253 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

n/s/f tyre cracking badly but no exposed chords

underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 29 Jun 2012 211,197 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 21 Jun 2012 211,197 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 May 2011 210,879 miles

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

n/s/f and o/s/f inner wheel arch body panel (at front)in poor condition

Fail 26 May 2011 210,879 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

n/s/f and o/s/f inner wheel arch body panel (at front)in poor condition

Pass 4 Dec 2008 210,380 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 210,380 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 209,977 miles

slight front brake in balance

slight power sterring fluid leak from sterring box

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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HNG 333V is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 350 in Brown with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 HNG 333V, 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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HNG 333V is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 1 August 1979.

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