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OLW 900P

1976 Mercedes-benz 350

Green Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

8,872 mi
Last recorded8,872 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2010
Typical for 1976 Mercedes-benz 35085,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLW 900P
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2010 8,872 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

both rear tyres cracking

different speed rating tyres fitted rear axle

Pass 19 Mar 2007 8,254 miles

brake pipes at rear and under offside front wheel arch corroding

starting to corrode under both front wheelarches

unable to see condition of new welding repairs due to underseal /sealer

welding repairs to front subframe

Fail 1 Mar 2007 8,250 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

brake pipes at rear and under offside front wheel arch corroding

front subframe mounts starting to perish

starting to corrode under both front wheel arches

welding repairs to front subframe

Pass 17 Mar 2006 7,165 miles

n/s/f inner wheel arch/sil very rusty and has a hole

o/s/f sil very rusty and has a hole

oil leaks

slight play in o/s inner track rod end

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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OLW 900P is a 1976 Mercedes-benz 350 in Green with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OLW 900P, 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.

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What year was OLW 900P registered?

OLW 900P is a 1976 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 25 March 1976.

Is OLW 900P safe to buy?

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