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LAE 9L

1973 Mercedes-benz 350

Green Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

129,952 mi
Last recorded129,952 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 Mercedes-benz 35093,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAE 9L
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 129,952 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

battery insecure but cannot fall from vehicle

rear exhaust has a minor leak of gases detected

steering wheel has slight free play detected

Pass 24 Jun 2016 129,843 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded centre (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at join (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 129,539 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 129,509 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 129,128 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 129,128 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2012 128,925 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 May 2011 127,600 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nail in nearside rear tyre

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 17 May 2010 125,286 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2009 122,047 miles

Offside Inner Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

indicator switch slightly difficult to stay in operating position/ operate slowly holds in

vehicle has two VIN plates fitted with different numbers????

wiper blade rubbers slightly deteriorated

Fail 7 May 2009 121,937 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Outer Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

hazard lamps flash operating slightly fast

indicator switch slightly difficult to stay in operating position/ operate slowly holds in

vehicle has two VIN plates fitted with different numbers????

wiper blade rubbers slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 May 2008 119,685 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 117,659 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 113,151 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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LAE 9L is a 1973 Mercedes-benz 350 in Green with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LAE 9L, 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 LAE 9L registered?

LAE 9L is a 1973 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 11 January 1973.

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