MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,833 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
old repairs to inner andf outter sills floor
play in steering
slight wobble on hand brake
track rod end rubbers wearing and perishing
front brake imbalance 18% under body corrosion appearing
front lower arms both sides bushes starting to perish †rear exhuast rubbers perished †rear floor corroded †engine cross member rubber bushes worn †
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
engine cross member rubber bushes worn
rear exhaust rubbers perished
rear floor corroded
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 350?
Based on 11,867 MOT tests across 1,405 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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UPU 459K is a 1972 Mercedes-benz 350 in Red with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1972 Mercedes-benz 350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 102,326 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 UPU 459K, 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 54 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 UPU 459K registered?
UPU 459K is a 1972 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 5 May 1972.
Is UPU 459K safe to buy?
The MOT history for UPU 459K shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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