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JSN 563L

1973 Mercedes-benz 350

Silver Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

122,432 mi
Last recorded122,432 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 1973 Mercedes-benz 35093,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJSN 563L
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year1973
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2019 122,432 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 122,431 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch area by jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by anti roll bar mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 121,040 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 121,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2017 120,509 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 120,361 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch heavily corroded but not gone though (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill heavily corroded but not gone though (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2015 120,140 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 119,502 miles

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

general underbody surface rust

n/s/r brake slight binding detected

Pass 10 Jun 2013 119,357 miles

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

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

underseal present on underside of vehicle

Fail 4 Jun 2013 119,357 miles

Front Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 May 2012 118,733 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 117,868 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 116,895 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 115,959 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 113,617 miles

o/s/r lower inner sill has slight corrosion

Pass 26 Feb 2007 111,716 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 111,673 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

some wear suspension etc signs of corrosion and repair. offside front metal brake pipe marginal corrosion.

Pass 3 Feb 2006 110,394 miles

some lower areas and components show signs of perishing and corrosion some welded repairs evident especially around rear

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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JSN 563L is a 1973 Mercedes-benz 350 in Silver with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1973 Mercedes-benz 350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 93,474 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 JSN 563L, 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 53 years old, this Mercedes-benz 350 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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JSN 563L is a 1973 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 29 June 1973.

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