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NPD 406P

1976 Mercedes-benz 350

Yellow Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

249,111 mi
Last recorded249,111 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 1976 Mercedes-benz 35085,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPD 406P
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 249,111 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 246,727 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 246,222 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 246,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced slow to operate (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 245,159 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 244,867 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 244,558 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 24,455 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 244,369 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 244,361 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 24,410 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 24,410 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise alternator belts very loose

Pass 9 Apr 2010 241,795 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 241,452 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 241,049 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2007 241,043 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 240,440 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 406P is a 1976 Mercedes-benz 350 in Yellow with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 NPD 406P, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NPD 406P registered?

NPD 406P is a 1976 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 24 June 1976.

Is NPD 406P safe to buy?

The MOT history for NPD 406P shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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