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PNW 679P

1976 Mercedes-benz 350

Yellow Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,150 mi
Last recorded98,150 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2021
Typical for 1976 Mercedes-benz 35085,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPNW 679P
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2021 98,150 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. binding slightly (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 98,042 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 97,731 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

corrosion to rear floor panel

Fail 26 Apr 2019 97,726 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to rear floor panel

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 9 May 2018 97,371 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 97,365 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

offside rear footbrake effort low

Pass 17 May 2017 97,189 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 96,708 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

corrosion to offside front chassis member

Pass 8 May 2015 96,214 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 96,214 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 95,537 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight brake binde n/s/f

Fail 25 Apr 2013 95,537 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight brake binde n/s/f

Pass 11 Nov 2011 94,722 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 93,981 miles

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

Heavy use of underseal underneath vehicle

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 92,913 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 92,913 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 92,288 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 92,024 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2008 91,999 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

extensive repairs made to boot floor

extensive repairs made to inner wheel arch on offside and nearside front

offside and nearside rear spring mountings

Fail 11 Feb 2008 91,987 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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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PNW 679P is a 1976 Mercedes-benz 350 in Yellow with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 PNW 679P, 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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PNW 679P is a 1976 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 12 April 1976.

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