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KGD 114L

1973 Mercedes-benz 350

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

99,563 mi
Last recorded99,563 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 1973 Mercedes-benz 35093,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKGD 114L
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 99,563 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 99,563 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 99,563 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 99,563 miles

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight play in n/s/f tracking arm

Pass 3 Mar 2010 99,563 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 99,563 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 99,563 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2007 99,563 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2007 99,563 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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KGD 114L is a 1973 Mercedes-benz 350 in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 KGD 114L, 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 KGD 114L registered?

KGD 114L is a 1973 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 24 March 1973.

Is KGD 114L safe to buy?

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