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JMM 72K

1972 Mercedes-benz 350

Blue Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

55,187 mi
Last recorded55,187 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2010
Typical for 1972 Mercedes-benz 350102,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJMM 72K
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2010 55,187 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 54,671 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 54,415 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 54,401 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2006 54,079 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2006 54,074 miles

Nearside Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 23 May 2006 54,068 miles

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

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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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JMM 72K is a 1972 Mercedes-benz 350 in Blue with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 JMM 72K, 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 JMM 72K registered?

JMM 72K is a 1972 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 14 January 1972.

Is JMM 72K safe to buy?

The MOT history for JMM 72K shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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