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OBU 499P

1976 Mercedes-benz 350

Green Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2025
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,334 mi
Last recorded95,334 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2024
Typical for 1976 Mercedes-benz 35085,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBU 499P
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 3 Mar 2024 95,334 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine has oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox has oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff has oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 93,315 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 92,405 miles

Oil leak under the engine ()

Pass 15 Sep 2015 91,866 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 91,241 miles

Corrosion on front wings

Exhaust system in poor condition

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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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OBU 499P is a 1976 Mercedes-benz 350 in Green with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OBU 499P, 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 OBU 499P registered?

OBU 499P is a 1976 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 1 February 1976.

Is OBU 499P safe to buy?

The MOT history for OBU 499P shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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