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JKH 194L

1972 Mercedes-benz 350

Red Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2012
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

114,733 mi
Last recorded114,733 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2011
Typical for 1972 Mercedes-benz 350102,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJKH 194L
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2011 114,733 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all tyre walls slightly perished

Fail 14 Sep 2011 114,727 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all tyre walls slightly perished

Pass 13 Aug 2010 114,656 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 114,656 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 3 Aug 2009 11,438 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 11,438 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 16 Jun 2008 113,856 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 113,856 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 113,653 miles

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside front inner sill corroded.

Fail 3 Aug 2007 113,649 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 113,554 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 113,534 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2005 113,341 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2005 113,341 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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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JKH 194L is a 1972 Mercedes-benz 350 in Red with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1972 Mercedes-benz 350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 102,326 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 JKH 194L, 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 54 years old, this Mercedes-benz 350 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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JKH 194L is a 1972 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 1 August 1972.

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