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JNV 102T

1978 Mercedes-benz 350

Silver Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

152,878 mi
Last recorded152,878 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 1978 Mercedes-benz 35095,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJNV 102T
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year1978
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 152,878 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen damaged but not effecting drivers view

Fail 23 Jan 2018 152,878 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working Both (1.1.A.3b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen damaged but not effecting drivers view

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 152,857 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 152,857 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 152,764 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 152,433 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 152,185 miles

floor welded and heavily undersealed

Pass 11 Oct 2010 151,755 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2010 151,755 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 150,877 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jun 2008
Pass 5 Jun 2007 149,344 miles

Centre Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Upper Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2006 148,698 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

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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JNV 102T is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 350 in Silver with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1978 Mercedes-benz 350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 95,951 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 JNV 102T, 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 48 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 JNV 102T registered?

JNV 102T is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 31 December 1978.

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The MOT history for JNV 102T shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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