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SEC 53R

1976 Mercedes-benz 350

Gold Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

127,354 mi
Last recorded127,354 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2011
Typical for 1976 Mercedes-benz 35085,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSEC 53R
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year1976
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2011 127,354 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 118,501 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 115,396 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 115,396 miles

Nearside Front Torsion bar fractured (2.4.E.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 108,022 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 103,157 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 101,031 miles

general corrosion on whole of underbody of vehicle.

n/s/r tyre has cracks on outer wall.

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres on legal limits.

slight corrosion on rear metal brake pipes.

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing.

slight travel in handbrake lever.

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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SEC 53R is a 1976 Mercedes-benz 350 in Gold with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1976 Mercedes-benz 350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 85,948 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 SEC 53R, 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 50 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 SEC 53R?

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What year was SEC 53R registered?

SEC 53R is a 1976 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 30 December 1976.

Is SEC 53R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SEC 53R shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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