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MAB 823P

1975 Mercedes-benz 350

White Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

100,309 mi
Last recorded100,309 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 1975 Mercedes-benz 350104,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAB 823P
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year1975
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 100,309 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 97,509 miles

vehicle braking efforts on prescribed limits

vehicle subject to restorative repairs

Fail 11 Aug 2016 96,782 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded mid sill area (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Upper Fuel system component leaking engine area around fuel rail (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2015 94,523 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 91,244 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2014 91,209 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 90,480 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Jun 2008 90,480 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 89,830 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 89,829 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 26 May 2006 88,612 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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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MAB 823P is a 1975 Mercedes-benz 350 in White with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1975 Mercedes-benz 350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 104,026 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 MAB 823P, 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 51 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 MAB 823P registered?

MAB 823P is a 1975 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 1 August 1975.

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