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HVN 608V

1981 Mercedes-benz 350

White Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2021
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

149,250 mi
Last recorded149,250 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2020
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz 35090,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHVN 608V
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2020 149,250 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 149,250 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 149,139 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside been welded /plated and undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 149,134 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 149,134 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded boot floor and inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 149,107 miles

sills and underside fully undersealed

Fail 23 Jun 2016 149,107 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

underside and sills fully undersealed

Pass 24 Apr 2015 149,076 miles

underside and sills undersealed

Fail 10 Apr 2015 149,076 miles

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

underside and sills undersealed

Pass 8 May 2014 148,931 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 148,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 May 2013 148,754 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 148,754 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 12 May 2008 148,535 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine has slight misfire (arcing noise from area of distributor)

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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HVN 608V is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 350 in White with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1981 Mercedes-benz 350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 90,956 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 HVN 608V, 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 45 years old, this Mercedes-benz 350 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HVN 608V is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 1 February 1981.

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