MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
15,284 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
engine oil leak
front brakes rise and fall at different rates (borderline pass)
front subframe mountings weak
front to rear fuel pipes corroded + rear fuel hose split and clips corroded away.
nearside rear brake binding
play in steering linkage
power steering pump v.damp(spillage?)
rear foglamp not working
wipers operate of own accord when turning steering wheel
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 350?
Based on 11,867 MOT tests across 1,405 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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TGC 831L is a 1973 Mercedes-benz 350 in Blue with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 TGC 831L, 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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What year was TGC 831L registered?
TGC 831L is a 1973 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 1 May 1973.
Is TGC 831L safe to buy?
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