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JML 420K

1972 Mercedes-benz 350

Red Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

136,229 mi
Last recorded136,229 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2019
Typical for 1972 Mercedes-benz 350102,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJML 420K
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2019 136,229 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 136,216 miles

Central Drag link end ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 135,714 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 135,704 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 135,589 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Corrosion to sill but not considered excessive

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front subframe (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Anti roll bar mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive Steering box mounting (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front subframe (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 135,564 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Jan 2012 135,564 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

battery loose in holder

Pass 29 Apr 2010 135,413 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside rear driveshaft outer gaitor insecure (retaining clip corroded through)

Fail 16 Apr 2010 135,399 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear driveshaft outer gaitor insecure (retaining clip corroded through)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 134,397 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 133,600 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007

Steering damper fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 132,649 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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JML 420K is a 1972 Mercedes-benz 350 in Red with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 JML 420K, 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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What year was JML 420K registered?

JML 420K is a 1972 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 21 January 1972.

Is JML 420K safe to buy?

The MOT history for JML 420K shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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