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LIJ 6000

1983 Mercedes-benz 350

Silver Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

47,516 mi
Last recorded47,516 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLIJ 6000
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 47,516 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 47,135 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 46,663 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 46,182 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 46,182 miles

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 45,717 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 44,923 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 43,942 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 43,942 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 24 May 2012 43,470 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 43,147 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 43,147 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 28 May 2010 42,980 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 42,958 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST RUBBERS PERISHED

N/S REAR BRAKE PIPE SOME CORROSION

REAR BRAKE HOSES ON REAR END FERRULES CORRODED

SLIGHT BIND O/S FRONT BRAKE

SLIGHT PLAY O/S REAR WHEEL BEARING

SOME PLAY IN FRONT SUBFRAME BUSHES

Pass 15 May 2008 42,768 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 42,768 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2007 42,439 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 42,061 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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LIJ 6000 is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 350 in Silver with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LIJ 6000, 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 43 years old, this Mercedes-benz 350 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LIJ 6000 registered?

LIJ 6000 is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 17 February 1983.

Is LIJ 6000 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LIJ 6000 shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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