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SAA 990M

1973 Mercedes-benz 350

Blue Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

92,906 mi
Last recorded92,906 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 1973 Mercedes-benz 35093,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAA 990M
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 92,906 miles

exhaust leak at front

Fail 25 Apr 2018 92,904 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber broken (7.1.1)

Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel pump leaking (7.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust leak at front

Pass 3 Apr 2017 91,172 miles

engine and gearbox wet with oil

under body, sills, inner arches, floor etc corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2015 91,132 miles

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

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

both front inner arches excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area

engine is wet with oil

underbody, sills, inner wheel arches heavily corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2014 91,093 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both front inner wheel arches excessivly corroded but not within prescribed areas

slight oil leak

underbody, sills, inner wheel arches etc heavily corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2013 91,038 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

engine over heated during test

top radiator hose has a bulge in it recomend replacement

underbody, sills, wheel arches etc heavily corroded

Pass 30 May 2012 90,986 miles

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

Oil leak

underbody corroded

Pass 24 May 2011 90,907 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

verious underbody corrosion

Pass 22 May 2010 90,794 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2009 90,712 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r-o/s/r-o/s/f chassis has welding repairs

Fail 27 May 2009 90,704 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r-o/s/r-o/s/f chassis has welding repairs

Pass 19 May 2008 90,599 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s/f and n/s/f inner wheel arches have some corrosion

Fail 17 May 2008 90,599 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s/f and n/s/f inner wheel arches have some corrosion

Pass 18 May 2007 90,381 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

both rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Fail 14 May 2007 90,381 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

both rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

nearside front floor holed and corroded

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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SAA 990M is a 1973 Mercedes-benz 350 in Blue with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SAA 990M, 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 SAA 990M registered?

SAA 990M is a 1973 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 20 November 1973.

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