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OAD 959P

1976 Mercedes-benz 350

Red Petrol 3470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,301 mi
Last recorded76,301 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2009
Typical for 1976 Mercedes-benz 35085,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAD 959P
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,470cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2009 76,301 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 75,624 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 73,377 miles

plate in o/s/f upper engine mounting only just welded sufficiently

slight corrosion around n/s/r suspension mounting

Pass 28 Nov 2006 68,386 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2006 68,386 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2005 68,251 miles

rear floorpan has been repaired and complete underside has been undersealed so inspection is limited

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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OAD 959P is a 1976 Mercedes-benz 350 in Red with a 3,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OAD 959P, 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 OAD 959P registered?

OAD 959P is a 1976 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 16 January 1976.

Is OAD 959P safe to buy?

The MOT history for OAD 959P shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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