MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
60,865 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Coolant leak
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
widscreen cracked outside swept area
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Track rod end inappropriately modified (2.2.C.1e)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Coolant leak
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
widscreen cracked outside swept area
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
all sidewalls of all tyres have cracks
corrossion forming on o/s/r inner wing
crack in n/s of windscreen
front no plate cracked
n/s/f wing mounting to inner wing corroded
patch repairs to n/s/r and o/s/r inner wheel arches
patch repairs to o/sf/and n/s/finner wings
rust forming on inner and outersills
slight play in n/s/f axle beam mounting bush
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)
front no plate cracked
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
all sidewalls of all tyres have cracks
corrossion forming on o/s/r inner wing
crack in n/s of windscreen
n/s/f wing mounting to inner wing corroded
patch repairs to n/s/r and o/s/r inner wheel arches
patch repairs to o/sf/and n/s/finner wings
rust forming on inner and outersills
slight play in n/s/f axle beam mounting bush
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 350?
Based on 11,867 MOT tests across 1,405 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MBZ 8870 is a 1972 Mercedes-benz 350 in Silver with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1972 Mercedes-benz 350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 102,326 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 8870, 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 54 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 MBZ 8870 registered?
MBZ 8870 is a 1972 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 1 January 1972.
Is MBZ 8870 safe to buy?
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