MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,354 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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.
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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.
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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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