MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,225 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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
Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect ALL (5.3.2 (b))
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))
play in steering arm (centre wheel to wheel)
slight play in both rear wheel bearings
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
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
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
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)
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 350?
Based on 11,867 MOT tests across 1,405 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is KME 185K safe to buy?
The MOT history for KME 185K shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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