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Q826GFY

1997 Mercedes-benz 350

Red Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

102,712 mi
Last recorded102,712 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ826GFY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2018 102,712 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 102,706 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 102,643 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 102,525 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 102,346 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 102,083 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 101,943 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 101,782 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 101,782 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) 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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Q826GFY is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 350 in Red with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Q826GFY, 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 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz 350 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q826GFY registered?

Q826GFY is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 4 April 1997.

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The MOT history for Q826GFY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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