CarVerify

Free Car Check

MCU 134K

1971 Mercedes-benz 350

Blue Petrol 3497cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,170 mi
Last recorded112,170 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 1971 Mercedes-benz 350101,280 mi

Above 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

RegistrationMCU 134K
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,497cc

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

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 112,170 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 3 Feb 2016 112,137 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holded within 30cm of offside rear suspension mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Inner lower wheelarch slightly corroded

both offside and nearside inner front and rear sills slightly corroded

slight play on both front inner rack ends

under vehicle heavily undersealed (difficult to inspect)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 112,096 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both offside and nearside front and rear inner sills slightly corroded

under vehicle heavily undersealed/wax oiled difficult to inspect

Fail 18 Nov 2014 112,096 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both offside and nearside front and rear inner sills slightly corroded

under vehicle heavily undersealed/wax oiled difficult to inspect

Pass 24 Oct 2011 111,936 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 111,927 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 111,890 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 111,882 miles

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

MCU 134K is a 1971 Mercedes-benz 350 in Blue with a 3,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1971 Mercedes-benz 350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 101,280 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 MCU 134K, 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 55 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 MCU 134K?

You can check the full history of MCU 134K by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was MCU 134K registered?

MCU 134K is a 1971 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 16 November 1971.

Is MCU 134K safe to buy?

The MOT history for MCU 134K shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MCU 134K 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 MCU 134K. 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.