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PGU 190K

1971 Mercedes-benz 350

Red Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,545 mi
Last recorded114,545 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2019
Typical for 1971 Mercedes-benz 350101,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGU 190K
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2019 114,545 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle covered in thick underseal making inspection difficult

Fail 27 Sep 2019 114,542 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively does not clear enough of the windscreen (3.4 (b) (ii))

underside of vehicle covered in thick underseal making inspection difficult

Pass 17 Aug 2006 112,828 miles

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

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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PGU 190K is a 1971 Mercedes-benz 350 in Red with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1971 Mercedes-benz 350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 101,280 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 PGU 190K, 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 55 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 PGU 190K?

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What year was PGU 190K registered?

PGU 190K is a 1971 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is PGU 190K safe to buy?

The MOT history for PGU 190K shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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