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NBA 2M

1973 Mercedes-benz 350

Gold Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,665 mi
Last recorded93,665 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2021
Typical for 1973 Mercedes-benz 35093,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNBA 2M
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2021 93,665 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

body corrosion

previous repairs covered in underseal

underbody corrosion

Fail 23 Oct 2021 93,665 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

body corrosion

previous repairs covered in underseal

underbody corrosion

Pass 19 Nov 2020 93,475 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

previous repairs covered in underseal

underbody corrosion

Fail 30 Oct 2020 93,475 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

previous repairs covered in sealer

underbody corrosion

Fail 6 Jun 2018 93,473 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no pattern visible (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Indicator switch faulty Does not stay on when operated. goes off straight away . (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2014 88,879 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 88,861 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 88,838 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 88,450 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 87,909 miles

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

nearside front sill holed & corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2010 87,909 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside front sill holed & corroded

Fail 17 May 2010 87,832 miles

Front Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 83,539 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 83,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 May 2008 83,230 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 82,961 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 82,961 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt obviously repaired (5.2.2c)

Fail 1 Aug 2006 82,941 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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NBA 2M is a 1973 Mercedes-benz 350 in Gold with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1973 Mercedes-benz 350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 93,474 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 NBA 2M, 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 53 years old, this Mercedes-benz 350 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NBA 2M is a 1973 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 1 September 1973.

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