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TMC 51M

1973 Mercedes-benz 350

Blue Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

25,777 mi
Last recorded25,777 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1973 Mercedes-benz 35093,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTMC 51M
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 25,777 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 25,723 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 25,490 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 25,404 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 25,225 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 25,064 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 24,952 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 24,601 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 24,187 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 23,625 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 23,397 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside & offside lower (2.4.G.2)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 23,396 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside & offside lower (2.4.G.2)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

exhaust rubber O rings deteriorated

Pass 1 Nov 2012 23,391 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

near side & off side rear tyres perrishing due to age

Fail 1 Nov 2012 23,391 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

near side & off sade rear tyres perrishing due to age

Pass 2 Nov 2010 23,383 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear tyres have cracking in sidewalls recommend tyres changed

Pass 29 Jun 2006 23,322 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 23,322 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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TMC 51M is a 1973 Mercedes-benz 350 in Blue with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TMC 51M, 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 TMC 51M registered?

TMC 51M is a 1973 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 3 December 1973.

Is TMC 51M safe to buy?

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