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RAH 680R

1976 Mercedes-benz 350

Blue Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

157,747 mi
Last recorded157,747 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2012
Typical for 1976 Mercedes-benz 35085,948 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAH 680R
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2012 157,747 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front inner wings corroded

exhaust system corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2012 157,705 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake warning light on

windscreen wipers split

Pass 22 Apr 2011 155,896 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

unable to fully inspect front to rear brake pipe due to underseal

Fail 14 Apr 2011 155,892 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

unable to fully inspect front to rear brake pipe due to underseal

Pass 27 Oct 2009 155,789 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 153,789 miles

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 152,934 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 152,899 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 147,155 miles

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

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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RAH 680R is a 1976 Mercedes-benz 350 in Blue with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 RAH 680R, 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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RAH 680R is a 1976 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 11 October 1976.

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