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LYW 315P

1976 Mercedes-benz 350

Silver Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

50,552 mi
Last recorded50,552 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 1976 Mercedes-benz 35085,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYW 315P
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year1976
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 50,552 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2025 50,552 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 50,416 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 49,778 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 49,778 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under trays & sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2013 49,529 miles

n/s front brake binding

oi/s & n/s rear brakes binding

Fail 27 Aug 2013 49,526 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

centre exhaust rubber missing

n/s front brake binding

oi/s & n/s rear brakes binding

Pass 2 Aug 2011 49,242 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 49,195 miles

steering droparm of steering box [joint ] slight play

Fail 30 Jun 2010 49,193 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

steering droparm of steering box [joint ] slight play

Pass 12 Jun 2009 48,648 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 48,616 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 48,570 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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LYW 315P is a 1976 Mercedes-benz 350 in Silver with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 LYW 315P, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LYW 315P registered?

LYW 315P is a 1976 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 9 February 1976.

Is LYW 315P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LYW 315P shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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