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MUC 356L

1972 Mercedes-benz 350

Gold Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

96,787 mi
Last recorded96,787 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 1972 Mercedes-benz 350102,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMUC 356L
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year1972
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 96,787 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 47,287 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 47,287 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 96,414 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 96,414 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 95,838 miles

both wiper blades deteriorated

corrosion on offside front inner wing

corrosion on rear inner sills

corrosion on rear outer sills

play in nearside front top wishbone bush

steering box stained but no leak is visible

wear in steering idler

Fail 15 Aug 2011 95,834 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

corrosion on offside front inner wing

corrosion on rear inner sills

corrosion on rear outer sills

imbalance on front brakes

judder on front brakes

play in nearside front top wishbone bush

steering box stained but no leak is visible

wear in steering idler

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 3 Sep 2010 95,831 miles

play in nearside front top wishbone bush

Fail 13 Aug 2010 95,631 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

play in nearside front top wishbone bushes

Pass 10 Mar 2006 95,802 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 95,800 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

nearside front upper front wishbone bush has slight wear.

rear wheel bearings could not be tested as rear wheels are binding.

slight deteriation on fuel pipe to pump

slight wear in rear front axle bushes.

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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MUC 356L is a 1972 Mercedes-benz 350 in Gold with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 MUC 356L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MUC 356L registered?

MUC 356L is a 1972 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 8 December 1972.

Is MUC 356L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MUC 356L shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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