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OWW 576P

1976 Mercedes-benz 350

Blue Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,783 mi
Last recorded65,783 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1976 Mercedes-benz 35085,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOWW 576P
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 65,783 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 65,419 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 65,261 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 64,442 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 63,298 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 61,470 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 61,283 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 61,248 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 60,955 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 60,040 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 59,953 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 59,953 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 59,484 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 58,651 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 58,617 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 57,575 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Jul 2009 57,575 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2008 56,959 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 55,984 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 55,984 miles

Front Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.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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OWW 576P is a 1976 Mercedes-benz 350 in Blue with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OWW 576P, 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

How do I check the history of OWW 576P?

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What year was OWW 576P registered?

OWW 576P is a 1976 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 13 May 1976.

Is OWW 576P safe to buy?

The MOT history for OWW 576P shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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