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TGC 551L

1985 Mercedes-benz 350

Grey Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

132,374 mi
Last recorded132,374 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTGC 551L
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 132,374 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 131,809 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 131,197 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 81,505 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush as marked with yellow marker (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush as marked with yellow marker (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 129,645 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 127,405 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 127,405 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 127,184 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Jul 2013 127,184 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 127,174 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 127,152 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Semaphore indicator switch faulty (1.4.C.1c)

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2010 127,050 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 125,224 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2009 125,224 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 124,023 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 122,473 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 12,059 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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TGC 551L is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 350 in Grey with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 TGC 551L, 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 41 years old, this Mercedes-benz 350 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was TGC 551L registered?

TGC 551L is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 23 October 1985.

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The MOT history for TGC 551L shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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