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SKG 69R

1978 Mercedes-benz 350

Brown Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

71,680 mi
Last recorded71,680 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2007
Typical for 1978 Mercedes-benz 35095,951 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKG 69R
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2007 71,680 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2007 71,680 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2007 71,670 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 63,661 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 63,661 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2005 57,009 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 57,009 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SKG 69R?

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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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