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TPF 335M

1973 Mercedes-benz 350

Yellow Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

57,110 mi
Last recorded57,110 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 1973 Mercedes-benz 35093,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTPF 335M
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017 57,110 miles

Offside Front inner arch has corrosion not within 30cm of any mountings

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 57,110 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front inner arch has corrosion not within 30cm of any mountings

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 57,027 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

minor exhaust leaks front pipes to silencer .

Fail 18 Mar 2016 57,023 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

minor exhaust leaks front pipes to silencer .

Pass 20 Mar 2015 56,683 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 56,032 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 56,023 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 56,023 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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TPF 335M is a 1973 Mercedes-benz 350 in Yellow with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 TPF 335M, 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 TPF 335M registered?

TPF 335M is a 1973 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 10 September 1973.

Is TPF 335M safe to buy?

The MOT history for TPF 335M shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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