MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,229 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Drag link end ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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)
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
nearside rear driveshaft outer gaitor insecure (retaining clip corroded through)
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)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Steering damper fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 350?
Based on 11,867 MOT tests across 1,405 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
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