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TCX 230P

1976 Mercedes-benz 350

Red Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

106,481 mi
Last recorded106,481 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 1976 Mercedes-benz 35085,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTCX 230P
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 106,481 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 105,700 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 105,698 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Front wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (2.5.A.3c)

engine coolant level low

Pass 16 Jun 2016 104,213 miles

Offside Front TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component STEERING BOX (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 104,000 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

front and rear suspension components corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Jun 2015 103,995 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

front and rear suspension components corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Jun 2014 103,801 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 103,140 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 103,140 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 103,066 miles

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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TCX 230P is a 1976 Mercedes-benz 350 in Red with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 TCX 230P, 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 TCX 230P registered?

TCX 230P is a 1976 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 30 December 1976.

Is TCX 230P safe to buy?

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