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LBL 539P

1976 Mercedes-benz 350

Yellow Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

87,107 mi
Last recorded87,107 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 1976 Mercedes-benz 35085,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLBL 539P
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 87,107 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 86,157 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal STEERING BOX (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 86,011 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 10 Jun 2014 86,011 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 85,834 miles

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

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

steering box oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2013 85,834 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

steering box oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2010 85,825 miles

Both headlamp aims on upper limit.

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

Fail 29 Nov 2010 85,821 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 85,563 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 85,563 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2008 85,556 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Oil leak

front NO.plate cracked

tank missing

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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LBL 539P is a 1976 Mercedes-benz 350 in Yellow with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1976 Mercedes-benz 350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 85,948 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 LBL 539P, 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 50 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 LBL 539P registered?

LBL 539P is a 1976 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 17 May 1976.

Is LBL 539P safe to buy?

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