CarVerify

Free Car Check

MPN 757P

1976 Mercedes-benz 350

Brown Petrol 3499cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

86,496 mi
Last recorded86,496 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 1976 Mercedes-benz 35085,948 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

RegistrationMPN 757P
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year1976
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 86,496 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 86,066 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front seat belt slow to retract

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 86,066 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Accelerator pedal sticks

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front seat belt slow to retract

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 85,884 miles

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 May 2014 85,660 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 84,746 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 May 2013 84,746 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 May 2012 84,494 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 93,558 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 82,879 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 82,879 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 82,454 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Apr 2008 82,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 82,179 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 81,636 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 81,008 miles

see test no 674861916130

Fail 21 Apr 2006 81,008 miles

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

o/s/r tyre at 1.8mm, †n/s/r tyre at 3mm

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

MPN 757P is a 1976 Mercedes-benz 350 in Brown with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1976 Mercedes-benz 350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 85,948 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 MPN 757P, 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 50 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 MPN 757P?

You can check the full history of MPN 757P by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was MPN 757P registered?

MPN 757P is a 1976 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 27 May 1976.

Is MPN 757P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MPN 757P shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MPN 757P 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 MPN 757P. 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.