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KME 185K

1972 Mercedes-benz 350

Red Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,225 mi
Last recorded101,225 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2022
Typical for 1972 Mercedes-benz 350102,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKME 185K
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2022 101,225 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 101,169 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

hazard not working

Fail 22 Sep 2021 101,169 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

hazard not working

Pass 22 Mar 2019 100,846 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect ALL (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 100,844 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect ALL (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 100,754 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 99,613 miles

play in steering arm (centre wheel to wheel)

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 4 Aug 2016 99,589 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

play in steering arm (centre wheel to wheel)

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 6 Aug 2015 97,317 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o-s-r side light slightly dimmer

Pass 6 Aug 2015 97,317 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o-s-r side light slightly dimmer

Pass 15 Aug 2011 97,265 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 97,255 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 56,489 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 56,489 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 97,132 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 97,088 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 97,099 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 97,038 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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KME 185K is a 1972 Mercedes-benz 350 in Red with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KME 185K, 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.

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What year was KME 185K registered?

KME 185K is a 1972 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 13 March 1972.

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