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TDE 646S

1978 Mercedes-benz 350

Yellow Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,797 mi
Last recorded128,797 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2009
Typical for 1978 Mercedes-benz 35095,951 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTDE 646S
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2009 128,797 miles

underside of vehicle repaired in many places covered in thick underseal may be getting thin

Fail 5 Oct 2009 128,773 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 128,559 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 128,346 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 128,345 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

THIS CAR HAS BEEN PARKED UP FOR APPROX. 4 YEARS

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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TDE 646S is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 350 in Yellow with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TDE 646S, 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 TDE 646S?

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What year was TDE 646S registered?

TDE 646S is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 3 April 1978.

Is TDE 646S safe to buy?

The MOT history for TDE 646S shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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