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NKC 466M

1973 Mercedes-benz 350

Gold Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

68,807 mi
Last recorded68,807 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 1973 Mercedes-benz 35093,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNKC 466M
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 68,807 miles

o/s inner wing soft

Pass 23 May 2016 68,800 miles

all tyres perishing

Fail 23 May 2016 68,800 miles

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

all tyres perishing

Pass 22 May 2015 68,691 miles

All tyres perishing

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2014 68,687 miles

All tyres perishing

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 30 May 2013 68,685 miles

All tyres perishing

Front suspension bushes deteriorating but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 1 Aug 2012 68,682 miles

Both front tyre sidewalls perishing

Front suspension bushes perishing

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2011 68,680 miles

All front suspension rubber bushes perished

All tyres perishing

Fail 27 Jul 2011 68,680 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All front suspension rubber bushes perished

All tyres perishing

Pass 21 Jun 2010 68,668 miles

General underbody corrosion

Fail 18 Jun 2010 68,668 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front tyre sidewalls cracking

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 68,596 miles

all brakes binding slightly

movement in subframe

various corrosion

Pass 8 Jun 2007 68,590 miles

o/s sill corroding & soft †both floors corroded †various underbody corrosion †all tyres perished †heavily undersealed †rear brakes binding slightly †rear wheel bearings difficult to check †movement in front subframe

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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NKC 466M is a 1973 Mercedes-benz 350 in Gold with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NKC 466M, 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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What year was NKC 466M registered?

NKC 466M is a 1973 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 3 August 1973.

Is NKC 466M safe to buy?

The MOT history for NKC 466M shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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