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TGC 831L

1973 Mercedes-benz 350

Blue Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

15,284 mi
Last recorded15,284 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2007
Typical for 1973 Mercedes-benz 35093,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTGC 831L
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2007 15,284 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 154,041 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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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