MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,906 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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exhaust leak at front
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
engine and gearbox wet with oil
under body, sills, inner arches, floor etc corroded
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
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
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
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
underbody corroded
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
verious underbody corrosion
Oil leak
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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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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SAA 990M is a 1973 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 20 November 1973.
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