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NPD 399P

1976 Mercedes-benz 350

White Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

64,402 mi
Last recorded64,402 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1976 Mercedes-benz 35085,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPD 399P
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 64,402 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2026 64,399 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 64,197 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 64,193 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at wishbone (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 63,906 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2023 63,906 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 63,763 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 63,763 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 63,507 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 63,505 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 62,878 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 62,047 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 61,049 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 61,049 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 60,487 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 59,357 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 57,835 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 57,450 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 56,962 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 56,789 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 56,097 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 56,097 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 55,876 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 55,596 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 54,954 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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NPD 399P is a 1976 Mercedes-benz 350 in White with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 NPD 399P, 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 NPD 399P registered?

NPD 399P is a 1976 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 18 June 1976.

Is NPD 399P safe to buy?

The MOT history for NPD 399P shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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