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PLH 1M

1976 Mercedes-benz 350

Red Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,539 mi
Last recorded82,539 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1976 Mercedes-benz 35085,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLH 1M
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 82,539 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 82,441 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 82,307 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 82,165 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside. (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 81,983 miles

Nearside Front next to jacking point ,flaking around sil

Rear rear panel next to exhaust tail pipe ,small pin holes,and flaking. just above

Pass 31 Mar 2021 81,675 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fuel pipe cracks/ slighty perished

Fail 19 Mar 2021 81,663 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated and nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fuel pipe cracks/ slighty perished

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 81,461 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 81,093 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2019 81,093 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 80,744 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 80,138 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 79,780 miles

slight corrosion underneath.

Pass 17 Feb 2015 79,051 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

slight crossion underneath the vehicle.

Pass 1 Nov 2013 77,408 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2013 77,442 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 76,513 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 74,937 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2011 74,937 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 73,289 miles

Battery not fully secure

Front number plate cracked

Fail 6 Oct 2010 73,279 miles

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

Battery not fully secure

Front number plate cracked

Pass 7 Oct 2009 71,469 miles

Corrosion in both rear floor sections

Corrosion in n/s/f chassis

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

Fail 6 Oct 2009 71,469 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Corrosion in both rear floor sections

Corrosion in n/s/f chassis

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 70,617 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front outer sill holed

slight corrosion to both outer sills

slight corrosion to nearside floor section

Pass 26 Sep 2007 67,982 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 65,711 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 63,164 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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PLH 1M is a 1976 Mercedes-benz 350 in Red with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PLH 1M, 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 PLH 1M registered?

PLH 1M is a 1976 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 11 August 1976.

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