MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,939 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
engine oil leaks rear discs black pitted
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 350?
Based on 11,867 MOT tests across 1,405 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RFM 321L is a 1973 Mercedes-benz 350 in Gold with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
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 RFM 321L, 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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What year was RFM 321L registered?
RFM 321L is a 1973 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 3 January 1973.
Is RFM 321L safe to buy?
The MOT history for RFM 321L shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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