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OAC 34L

1973 Mercedes-benz 350

Green Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,075 mi
Last recorded79,075 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2008
Typical for 1973 Mercedes-benz 35093,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAC 34L
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2008 79,075 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 79,075 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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OAC 34L is a 1973 Mercedes-benz 350 in Green with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 OAC 34L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OAC 34L registered?

OAC 34L is a 1973 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 7 June 1973.

Is OAC 34L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OAC 34L shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OAC 34L have outstanding finance?

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