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MBC 531V

1980 Mercedes-benz 350

Blue Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

180,110 mi
Last recorded180,110 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2022
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz 35094,825 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBC 531V
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2022 180,110 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2022 180,105 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 179,828 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 179,828 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 179,814 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail / inner wheelarch multiple holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floorpan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheelarch (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail / inner wheelarch multiple holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both centre joints (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside and nearside outer sills skimmed with body filler , suspect inadequate repairs

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2016 179,425 miles

Slight exhaust leak front centre joints.

Pass 9 Jun 2015 178,624 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front inner wings starting to corrode on chassis

Pass 6 Jun 2014 178,526 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 178,027 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 177,648 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 177,186 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 May 2010 17,698 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2009 175,185 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 20 May 2008 174,509 miles

Oil leak

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

front floors holed but not in 30cm area

Pass 22 May 2007 172,360 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 172,305 miles

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

near side and off side front subframe rear mounts perished

near side front floor corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2006 171,273 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 171,273 miles

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

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

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

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

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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MBC 531V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 350 in Blue with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1980 Mercedes-benz 350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 94,825 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 MBC 531V, 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 46 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 MBC 531V registered?

MBC 531V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 1 April 1980.

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