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PRK 291K

1971 Mercedes-benz 350

White Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

83,466 mi
Last recorded83,466 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 1971 Mercedes-benz 350101,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPRK 291K
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 83,466 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 83,466 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 83,318 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 83,318 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Jul 2015 83,144 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 83,144 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 82,924 miles

slight fluid leak at steering box

Fail 19 Jun 2014 82,904 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight fluid leak at steering box

Pass 8 May 2013 82,765 miles

Both rear brakes binding slightly.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 May 2011 82,639 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 82,384 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 82,228 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 82,061 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 81,943 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006

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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PRK 291K is a 1971 Mercedes-benz 350 in White with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 PRK 291K, 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.

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What year was PRK 291K registered?

PRK 291K is a 1971 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 7 October 1971.

Is PRK 291K safe to buy?

The MOT history for PRK 291K shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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