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MBZ 8870

1972 Mercedes-benz 350

Silver Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2018
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

60,865 mi
Last recorded60,865 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2017
Typical for 1972 Mercedes-benz 350102,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBZ 8870
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year1972
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2017 60,865 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 60,865 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 60,744 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 60,653 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2014 60,638 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2008 60,538 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2008 60,538 miles

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.

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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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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