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TVB 236T

1978 Mercedes-benz 350

Beige Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,913 mi
Last recorded86,913 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 1978 Mercedes-benz 35095,951 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTVB 236T
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year1978
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 86,913 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front slight brake bind

Oil leak Gearbox area ()

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

Pass 17 Dec 2016 86,430 miles

Cant see front brake pads.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 84,780 miles

Front Number plate cracked

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Sill holed by corrosion but not in a prescribed area

Offside Front Tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear Brake slight binding

Spare defective

Fail 30 Nov 2015 84,780 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Number plate cracked

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Sill holed by corrosion but not in a prescribed area

Offside Front Tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear Brake slight binding

Spare defective

Pass 8 Aug 2014 84,684 miles

Front number plate cracked

O/S/F Tyre wearing inner edge

Rear tyres showing signs of age

Spare tyre defective

Fail 16 Jul 2014 84,669 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Front number plate cracked

O/S/F Tyre wearing inner edge

Rear tyre walls perishing

Spare tyre defective

Pass 25 Jun 2013 84,254 miles

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

Centre exhaust rubbers slightly perished

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear and O/S/F tyres showing signs of age

Spare tyre defective

Pass 24 Jul 2012 84,195 miles

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

O/S/F O/S/R and N/S/R tyres showing signs of age

O/S/F Tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 24 Jul 2012 84,195 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

O/S/F O/S/R and N/S/R tyres showing signs of age

O/S/F Tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 82,098 miles

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

O/S/F Brake pipe starting to corrode

O/S/R Brake pipe starting to corrode

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 18 Feb 2011 82,098 miles

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

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

O/S/F Brake pipe starting to corrode

O/S/R Brake pipe starting to corrode

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 17 Nov 2009 81,129 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 79,205 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 74,596 miles

The RHB offside exhaust assembly presents some minor noise indicating an early leak present.The rear exhaust silencer has a minor leak present

The rear service brakes rate of increase and decrease approximately 050KGf indifference, recommend service/adustments

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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TVB 236T is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 350 in Beige with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1978 Mercedes-benz 350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 95,951 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 TVB 236T, 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 48 years old, this Mercedes-benz 350 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of TVB 236T?

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What year was TVB 236T registered?

TVB 236T is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 13 October 1978.

Is TVB 236T safe to buy?

The MOT history for TVB 236T shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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