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SPD 292L

1973 Mercedes-benz 350

Black Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2019
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

161,042 mi
Last recorded161,042 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 1973 Mercedes-benz 35093,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPD 292L
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018 161,042 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 161,042 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 161,034 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 161,034 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 28 Jul 2017 161,021 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/70 R14 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down Pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 19 May 2015 161,013 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/f inner sill/floor area is corroded badly but not within a perscribed area.

n/s/f outer sill at the front around jacking point is badly corroded but not within a perscribed area.

n/s/f tyre is perished

n/s/r side light is dim.

n/s/r tyre is perished

n/s/r tyre is perished

o/s/f outer sill at the front badly corroded but not within a perscribed area.

o/s/f tyre is perished

Pass 23 Oct 2013 160,996 miles

All 4 tyres slightly perished

Fail 10 Oct 2013 160,985 miles

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All 4 tyres slightly perished

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 160,966 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nearside front tyre sidewall in poor condition

Fail 26 Jul 2011 160,957 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 May 2010 16,094 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 16,094 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

.. engine slight water leak

.. inside throttle platform missing

.. nearside rear side light slighty duller than offside rear

.. wiper not automatic park

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 May 2009 16,092 miles

.. slight exhaust blow centre joint

.. slight free play felt at steering wheel

Fail 7 May 2009 16,092 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

.. slight exhaust blow centre joint

.. slight free play felt at steering wheel

Pass 28 May 2008 160,908 miles

.. nearside/offside front chassis members surface rust present

.. slight free play in steering box

.. small hole in exhaust centre silencer

Pass 6 Jun 2007 160,878 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 160,878 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

1/ † play in steering box † 2/ † slight exhaust blow † †3/ † indicator light illuminates on dashboard on headlamp dip selection

Pass 12 Jun 2006 160,806 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 160,806 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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SPD 292L is a 1973 Mercedes-benz 350 in Black with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

Across all 1973 Mercedes-benz 350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 93,474 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 SPD 292L, 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 53 years old, this Mercedes-benz 350 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SPD 292L is a 1973 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 14 May 1973.

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