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LFL 346L

1972 Mercedes-benz 350

Silver Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2015
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

134,859 mi
Last recorded134,859 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2014
Typical for 1972 Mercedes-benz 350102,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLFL 346L
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year1972
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2014 134,859 miles

allsubframe bushes in poor condition

areaof o/s/f subframe mounting bush corroded

bushes on both front supension arm in poor condition

idle speed high

under body heavily underseal

welding repairs in area of s/f/r anty roll bar

Fail 25 Oct 2014 134,859 miles

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

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

all subframe bushes in poor condition

area of o/s/f subframe mounting bush corrcded

bushes on both front suspension arm in poor condition

idle speed high

welding repairs in area of s/f/r anty roll bar

Pass 25 Oct 2013 134,197 miles

All front subframe mounting bushes in poor condition

Area of offside front subframe mounting front bush corroded

Area of offside rear subframe mounting corroded

Both front brakes binding

Bushes on both front suspension arms in poor condition

Chassis number not found on vehicle

Idle speed high

Welding repairs in area of offside rear anti roll bar mounting

Fail 24 Oct 2013 134,197 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

All front subframe mounting bushes in poor condition

Area of offside front subframe mounting front bush corroded

Area of offside rear subframe mounting corroded

Both front brakes binding

Bushes on both front suspension arms in poor condition

Chassis number not found on vehicle

Idle speed high

Welding repairs in area of offside rear anti roll bar mounting

Pass 19 Jul 2011 134,122 miles

extensive welding repairs carried out to under vehicle

Fail 18 Jul 2011 134,122 miles

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

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

extensive welding repairs carried out to under vehicle

Pass 3 Jun 2006 133,543 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 133,783 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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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LFL 346L is a 1972 Mercedes-benz 350 in Silver with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LFL 346L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LFL 346L registered?

LFL 346L is a 1972 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is LFL 346L safe to buy?

The MOT history for LFL 346L shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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