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PDX 217M

1973 Mercedes-benz 350

Red Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

119,796 mi
Last recorded119,796 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2021
Typical for 1973 Mercedes-benz 35093,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPDX 217M
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2021 119,796 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/r and o/s/r inner arch and sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 119,289 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underneath corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 119,786 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 119,668 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 119,645 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 119,613 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

drivers sun-visor damaged

rear exhaust silencer box corroded

vehicle presenter beware off-side and near-side front and rear floor-pans and chassis box sections have had extensive welding repairs carried out excessive underseal is present making assessment slightly difficult

Fail 7 May 2015 119,613 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

drivers sunvisor damaged

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 6 May 2014 119,474 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 119,474 miles

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 118,821 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 118,821 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Fail 9 Nov 2012 118,770 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 118,737 miles

Brake servo corrode

Nearside and offside rear body near-to the suspension mount corrode

Nearside and offside rear brake pipe corrode

Nearside mirror defective(mirror bend)

Nearside rear tyre slightly worn on the inner edge

Offside dust board light slightly defect by the indecator slight

Offside front tyre slightly worn on the inner edge

Oil leak

Steering wheel has slightly play

Fail 24 Oct 2011 118,736 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside mirror defective

Brake servo corrode

Nearside and offside rear brake pipe corrode

Offside front and nearside rear slightly worn on the inner edge

oil leak

steering wheel has slightly free play

2 exhaust rubber mount deteriorate

Pass 8 Aug 2006 117,125 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 117,159 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2005 114,908 miles

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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PDX 217M is a 1973 Mercedes-benz 350 in Red with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 PDX 217M, 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.

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PDX 217M is a 1973 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 1 December 1973.

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