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URF 122R

1976 Mercedes-benz 350

Red Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

97,363 mi
Last recorded97,363 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2019
Typical for 1976 Mercedes-benz 35085,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationURF 122R
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2019 97,363 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 97,308 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake minor bind

Pass 6 May 2016 97,187 miles

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight bind to n/s/f brake

slight corrosion to n/s/f floor to inner sill

Pass 18 Apr 2015 1,600 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 92,148 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 92,093 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 89,289 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 89,096 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 88,728 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 88,320 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 38,631 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake lever locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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URF 122R is a 1976 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 1976 Mercedes-benz 350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 85,948 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 URF 122R, 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 50 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 URF 122R registered?

URF 122R is a 1976 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 1 September 1976.

Is URF 122R safe to buy?

The MOT history for URF 122R 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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