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RDR 321T

1978 Mercedes-benz 350

Red Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,329 mi
Last recorded143,329 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2013
Typical for 1978 Mercedes-benz 35095,951 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRDR 321T
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2013 143,329 miles

Offside Outer Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2013 143,329 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Outer Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 May 2012 142,991 miles

Offside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 21 May 2011 137,727 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 134,444 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2009 119,601 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 118,690 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 118,292 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 117,834 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2006 117,834 miles

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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RDR 321T is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 350 in Red with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1978 Mercedes-benz 350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 95,951 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 RDR 321T, 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 48 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 RDR 321T registered?

RDR 321T is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is RDR 321T safe to buy?

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