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OLX 486P

1976 Mercedes-benz 350

White Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

25,621 mi
Last recorded25,621 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2022
Typical for 1976 Mercedes-benz 35085,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLX 486P
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2022 25,621 miles

Nearside Rear boot floor has hole caused by corrosion

Offside Rear boot floor has hole caused by corrosion

fuel filter hose cracked/perishing

main beam tell tale not working

throttle pedal rubber missing

whole underside of vehicle covered in under seal

Pass 28 Jul 2017 24,676 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 24,152 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Jun 2015 23,750 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 23,405 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 17 Jul 2014 23,405 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 102,323 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 21,970 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 28 Jun 2011 21,970 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 4 Jun 2010 20,211 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front number plate cracked

n/s/f outer sill corroded, but outside any prescribed area

oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2010 20,211 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front number plate cracked

n/s/f outer sill corroded, but outside any prescribed area

oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2009 18,877 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

battery insecure

n/s/f & o/s/f sill corroded

steering box oily

Fail 1 Apr 2009 18,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

battery insecure

n/s/f & o/s/f sill corroded

steering box oily

Pass 30 Apr 2008 16,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front floors corroded

power steering pump oily

test in wet conditions

Fail 30 Apr 2008 16,603 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front floors corroded

power steering pump oily

test in wet conditions

Fail 10 Apr 2008 16,567 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component 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 Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

both front foot wells corroded but not with in prescribed area

nearside outer sill corroded but not with in prescribed area

Pass 20 Feb 2007 14,079 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 14,079 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 12,830 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2005 11,716 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2005 11,704 miles

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

nail in tyre

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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OLX 486P is a 1976 Mercedes-benz 350 in White with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 OLX 486P, 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 OLX 486P registered?

OLX 486P is a 1976 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 25 June 1976.

Is OLX 486P safe to buy?

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