MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,680 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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damage to o/s/f seat belt
n/s/f inner track rod end shows signs of heat being used to connecting tube
o/s/ centre lower body panel holed
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
damage to o/s/f seat belt
n/s/f inner track rod end shows signs of heat being used to connecting tube
o/s/ centre lower body panel holed
Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)
Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
engine oil low
front valance corroded
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
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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SKG 69R is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 350 in Brown with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
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 SKG 69R, 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 SKG 69R registered?
SKG 69R is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 7 April 1978.
Is SKG 69R safe to buy?
The MOT history for SKG 69R shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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