CarVerify

Free Car Check

MBZ 3857

1975 Mercedes-benz 350

Red Petrol 3499cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

109,132 mi
Last recorded109,132 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2015
Typical for 1975 Mercedes-benz 350104,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBZ 3857
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc
View full Mercedes-benz 350 reliability data

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2015 109,132 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 109,128 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 108,629 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 107,622 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 107,622 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 107,443 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 106,958 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 106,958 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

ALL BRAKE PIPES UNABLE TO CHECK CLOSELY DUE TO UNDERSEAL

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
Full Mercedes-benz 350 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

MBZ 3857 is a 1975 Mercedes-benz 350 in Red with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MBZ 3857, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MBZ 3857?

You can check the full history of MBZ 3857 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was MBZ 3857 registered?

MBZ 3857 is a 1975 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 18 September 1975.

Is MBZ 3857 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MBZ 3857 shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MBZ 3857 have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on MBZ 3857. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.