MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,895 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
General corrosion to underside of vehicle but none falable.
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
General corrosion to underside of vehicle but none falable.
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear 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 brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
heavy corrosion on both inner sills but not to excess at present
heavy corrosion on under all wheel arches but not with in perscibed areas
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
heavy corrosion on both inner sills but not to excess at present
heavy corrosion on under all wheel arches but not with in perscibed areas
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
both front floors and both rear inner sills corroded but not to excess at present
both front jacking points starting to rust will need welding for next mot
both front tyres perrished please treat as urgent
brake pipes showing signs of rusting
rear subframe area starting to rust will need welding for next mot
wipers work on speed setting 3 only
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both front jacking points starting to rust will need welding for next mot
both front tyres perrished please treat as urgent
brake pipes showing signs of rusting
rear subframe area starting to rust will need welding for next mot
wipers work on speed setting 3 only
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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SCR 697S is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 350 in Red with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
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 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 SCR 697S, 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 SCR 697S registered?
SCR 697S is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 31 December 1978.
Is SCR 697S safe to buy?
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