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KAP 300L

1973 Mercedes-benz 350

Cream Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

32,369 mi
Last recorded32,369 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 1973 Mercedes-benz 35093,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAP 300L
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year1973
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 32,369 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 32,014 miles

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

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

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 1 May 2012 31,679 miles

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

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

heavy surface corrosion underneath

Pass 10 Mar 2011 31,619 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 31,572 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Aug 2009 31,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 31,495 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 31,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 30,750 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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KAP 300L is a 1973 Mercedes-benz 350 in Cream with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 KAP 300L, 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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What year was KAP 300L registered?

KAP 300L is a 1973 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 15 June 1973.

Is KAP 300L safe to buy?

The MOT history for KAP 300L shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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