MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,139 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both front tyres showing signs of perishing
Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
slight weep on steering box
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 350?
Based on 11,867 MOT tests across 1,405 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PLH 696L is a 1973 Mercedes-benz 350 in Silver with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 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 696L, 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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What year was PLH 696L registered?
PLH 696L is a 1973 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 14 June 1973.
Is PLH 696L safe to buy?
The MOT history for PLH 696L shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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