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SF04 SVD

2003 Mercedes-benz 350

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,296 mi
Last recorded82,296 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz 35048,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF04 SVD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 82,296 miles

Nearside Rear flexi pipe slight perishing

both front flexi pipe slight perishing on rubber covers

both front tyres low and starting to step on inner edges

front under tray loose

slight corrosion on both front to rear brake pipes

Fail 19 Nov 2020 82,296 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake inadequately mounted brake pad retaining pins missing (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside Rear flexi pipe slight perishing

both front flexi pipe slight perishing on rubber covers

both front tyres low and starting to step on inner edges

front under tray loose

slight corrosion on both front to rear brake pipes

Pass 25 Nov 2019 80,986 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 78,498 miles

both front head light intensity poor

Pass 23 Oct 2017 75,628 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded - main front to offside rear brake pipe corroded at rear axle assembly - (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 71,204 miles

Nearside Front head lamp level sensor bracket heavily corroded

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 65,678 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 59,121 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Oct 2014 59,120 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre cracked/perrished

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 12 Nov 2013 55,786 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2011 54,931 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre cracking on sidewall

nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

offside front tyre cracking on sidewall

offside rear tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 10 Sep 2010 48,787 miles

brake pipes some corrosion

front tyres worn on inside

Fail 10 Sep 2010 48,776 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front tyres wearing inside edges

Pass 28 Sep 2009 42,456 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 37,395 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 36,544 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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)

Pass 3 Oct 2006

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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SF04 SVD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 350 in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz 350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 48,474 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 SF04 SVD, 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 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz 350 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SF04 SVD registered?

SF04 SVD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is SF04 SVD safe to buy?

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