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SCW 734L

1973 Mercedes-benz 350

White Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

60,423 mi
Last recorded60,423 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 Mercedes-benz 35093,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCW 734L
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 60,423 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 60,422 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Pass 28 Apr 2016 60,185 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 60,126 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 60,126 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

rear diff mount badly perished.

Pass 5 Aug 2013 60,057 miles

slight corrosion on nearside and offside front inner wheel archs.

Pass 31 Jul 2010 60,029 miles

Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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SCW 734L is a 1973 Mercedes-benz 350 in White with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SCW 734L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SCW 734L?

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What year was SCW 734L registered?

SCW 734L is a 1973 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 15 March 1973.

Is SCW 734L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SCW 734L shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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