MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,518 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED LEAVINGT A LIP ON DISCS
BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED
BOTH REAR TYRES WORN IN CENTRES OF TYRES ON 2M
NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED LEAVINGT A LIP ON DISCS
BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED
BOTH REAR TYRES WORN IN CENTRES OF TYRES ON 2M
NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE
BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED
FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE
MIDDLE TO FRONT OUTER FLOOR PANEL TO SILL EDGE CORRODED AND GETTING THIN
NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHT COT ON OUTER WALL OF TYRE
OFFSIDE REAR SIDE LIGHT LENSE SLIGHTLY DISCOLOURED
OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY PERRISHED ON INNER WALL OF TYRE
PASSENGERS AND DRIVERS FLOOR PANELS INSIDE OF CAR CORRODED
N/S inner sill corroded
O/S tail light slightly dull
Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
N/S inner sill corroded
O/S tail light slightly dull
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
engine running rich
nearside front tyre bald on outer edge of tyre
offside rear shockabsorber slightly leaking
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 350?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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PPE 896L is a 1973 Mercedes-benz 350 in Blue with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 PPE 896L, 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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PPE 896L is a 1973 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 9 March 1973.
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