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MVF 987L

1972 Mercedes-benz 350

Blue Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

113,491 mi
Last recorded113,491 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 1972 Mercedes-benz 350102,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMVF 987L
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 113,491 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 113,241 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 113,120 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 111,310 miles

Both rubber prop shaft couplings split

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Inner wing holed (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 20 Apr 2017 111,306 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Near jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Near jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Near jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Near jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Not working (8.2.3)

Both rubber prop shaft couplings split

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Inner wing holed (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 111,277 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 111,277 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 111,260 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 110,978 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 Dec 2012 110,439 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Dec 2012 110,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 109,809 miles

center silencer deteriating

center silencer mountings deteriating

Pass 17 Jun 2009 109,124 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2009 109,124 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 108,078 miles

Exhaust corroded in places and centre rubber mountings perished.

Fail 26 Jun 2008 108,078 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust corroded in places and centre rubber mountings perished.

Pass 23 Jun 2007 107,084 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 107,084 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 105,888 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 104,984 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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MVF 987L is a 1972 Mercedes-benz 350 in Blue with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MVF 987L, 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 MVF 987L registered?

MVF 987L is a 1972 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 31 December 1972.

Is MVF 987L safe to buy?

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