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MRX 286P

1976 Mercedes-benz 350

Silver Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,793 mi
Last recorded89,793 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2009
Typical for 1976 Mercedes-benz 35085,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMRX 286P
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year1976
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2009 89,793 miles

front number plate cracked

o/s/f & n/s/f chassis legs starting to corrode

o/s/f sub-frame bush at rear starting to collapse

o/s/r road wheel slight binding

Fail 5 Aug 2009 89,792 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

front number plate cracked

o/s/f & n/s/f chassis legs starting to corrode

o/s/f sub-frame bush at rear starting to collapse

o/s/r road wheel slight binding

Pass 24 May 2007 89,356 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 89,352 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 89,049 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
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MRX 286P is a 1976 Mercedes-benz 350 in Silver with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MRX 286P, 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.

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What year was MRX 286P registered?

MRX 286P is a 1976 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 30 December 1976.

Is MRX 286P safe to buy?

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