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JRO 231K

1971 Mercedes-benz 350

Silver Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2012
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,716 mi
Last recorded120,716 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2011
Typical for 1971 Mercedes-benz 350101,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRO 231K
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year1971
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2011 120,716 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2011 120,708 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 24 Dec 2009 120,685 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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JRO 231K is a 1971 Mercedes-benz 350 in Silver with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1971 Mercedes-benz 350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 101,280 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 JRO 231K, 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 55 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 JRO 231K registered?

JRO 231K is a 1971 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is JRO 231K safe to buy?

The MOT history for JRO 231K shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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