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MDP 775K

1972 Mercedes-benz 350

Gold Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,434 mi
Last recorded125,434 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 1972 Mercedes-benz 350102,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMDP 775K
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year1972
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 125,434 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 125,434 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 124,614 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 123,508 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 122,855 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 Jun 2014 122,815 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 122,693 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 122,693 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 122,688 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 5 Apr 2012 122,688 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Coolant leak

Pass 11 Apr 2011 122,552 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 122,411 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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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MDP 775K is a 1972 Mercedes-benz 350 in Gold with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MDP 775K, 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 MDP 775K registered?

MDP 775K is a 1972 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 12 April 1972.

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