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OBA 928P

1976 Mercedes-benz 350

Green Petrol 3459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

231,631 mi
Last recorded231,631 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 1976 Mercedes-benz 35085,948 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBA 928P
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,459cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 231,631 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 231,637 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested due to misfire (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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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OBA 928P is a 1976 Mercedes-benz 350 in Green with a 3,459cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 OBA 928P, 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 OBA 928P registered?

OBA 928P is a 1976 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 31 December 1976.

Is OBA 928P safe to buy?

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