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JWC 600

1972 Mercedes-benz 350

Red Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,106 mi
Last recorded73,106 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 1972 Mercedes-benz 350102,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJWC 600
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2022 73,106 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 72,759 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 72,355 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 71,033 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 71,033 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 70,516 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 69,983 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 69,676 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 69,290 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 68,940 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 68,634 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 68,433 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 67,453 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 66,476 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Sep 2009 66,476 miles

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 64,475 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 64,466 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 62,359 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 61,187 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front floors corroded

both rear flexible brake hose ferrules corroded

offside front outer sill corroded

Fail 9 May 2006 61,187 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front floors corroded

both rear flexible brake hose ferrules corroded

offside front outer sill corroded

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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JWC 600 is a 1972 Mercedes-benz 350 in Red with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 JWC 600, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JWC 600 registered?

JWC 600 is a 1972 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 20 April 1972.

Is JWC 600 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JWC 600 shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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