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PBB 77M

1973 Mercedes-benz 350

Silver Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2019
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,818 mi
Last recorded63,818 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2018
Typical for 1973 Mercedes-benz 35093,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBB 77M
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year1973
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2018 63,818 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 63,790 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 63,774 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear seats missing at time of test

Fail 22 Apr 2016 63,764 miles

Direction indicators not working not flashing (1.4.A.2c)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Vacuum reservoir bracket badly corroded under wing

Rear Seats missing

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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PBB 77M is a 1973 Mercedes-benz 350 in Silver with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1973 Mercedes-benz 350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 93,474 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 PBB 77M, 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 53 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 PBB 77M registered?

PBB 77M is a 1973 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 1 August 1973.

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The MOT history for PBB 77M shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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