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IXI 7959

1976 Mercedes-benz 350

Blue Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

98,493 mi
Last recorded98,493 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 1976 Mercedes-benz 35085,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIXI 7959
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 98,493 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 98,093 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear fuel pipes in very poor condition

Fail 11 Jul 2016 98,093 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 97,899 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 97,722 miles

Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2013 97,622 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 97,622 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 3 May 2012 97,103 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 97,042 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 96,794 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 96,755 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 96,681 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 96,567 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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IXI 7959 is a 1976 Mercedes-benz 350 in Blue with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1976 Mercedes-benz 350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 85,948 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 IXI 7959, 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 50 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 IXI 7959 registered?

IXI 7959 is a 1976 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 1 January 1976.

Is IXI 7959 safe to buy?

The MOT history for IXI 7959 shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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