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UEY 470T

1978 Mercedes-benz 350

Red Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

52,034 mi
Last recorded52,034 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 1978 Mercedes-benz 35095,951 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUEY 470T
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 52,034 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all four bushs (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 52,029 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all four bushs (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 50,331 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 12 Jan 2017 50,331 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 46,916 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 44,435 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 43,346 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 40,796 miles

cannot see thickness of pads

Pass 12 Jun 2009 40,184 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/sheadlight aim on lower limit

Pass 1 Jun 2007 37,588 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 35,375 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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UEY 470T is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 350 in Red with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 UEY 470T, 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

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What year was UEY 470T registered?

UEY 470T is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 4 August 1978.

Is UEY 470T safe to buy?

The MOT history for UEY 470T shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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