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UVX 170L

1972 Mercedes-benz 350

Brown Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

110,781 mi
Last recorded110,781 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2022
Typical for 1972 Mercedes-benz 350102,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUVX 170L
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year1972
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc
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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2022 110,781 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 110,330 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 110,326 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 109,961 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 109,433 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear fog light switch faulty

heavy undersealed / small hole o/s/f sill, surface rust in areas

Fail 30 Jun 2017 109,390 miles

Central Front Ball joint has excessive play centre track rod excess play (2.2.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Oil leak ()

fog light switch faulty 1971 car not needed

small hole o/s/f sill /surface rust in areas under car/heavy underseal

unable to check pads

Pass 16 Aug 2016 109,202 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 108,402 miles

Test was carried out in contingency mode due to system failiure

Pass 27 May 2014 108,173 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 108,168 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 107,647 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 107,513 miles

Front suspension antiroll bar link rubbers deteriorating

Light corrosion to front metal brake pipes

Light corrosion to fuel pipes

Misfire on engine at idle

N/s parking brake low effort compared to o/s

Some oil leaks from engine

Some surface corrosion to rear chassis and floor pans

Pass 27 Jan 2011 107,271 miles

Both inner and outer rear sill ends corroding

Freeplay to n/s/f upper arm inner bushes

Front Antiroll bar link bushes deteriorating

General corrosion to subframes and components

O/s/r service brake low for model

Some inbalance to front brakes

Various oil leaks

Fail 19 Jan 2011 107,245 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Both inner and outer rear sill ends corroding

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

Freeplay to n/s/f upper arm inner bushes

Front Antiroll bar link bushes deteriorating

General corrosion to subframes and components

O/s/r service brake low for model

Some inbalance to front brakes

Various oil leaks

Pass 27 Aug 2009 107,089 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r hand brake reading low

Pass 21 Aug 2008 106,800 miles

both rear tyres 3mm left

o/s/r outer sills started to corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2007 106,716 miles

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Fail 31 Aug 2007 106,716 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

o/s/f wheel arch corroded not within 30cm of prescribed area

Pass 12 Aug 2006 106,584 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

engine oil leaks

steering slightly heavy

Fail 8 Aug 2006 106,583 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine and gearbox leaks

steering stiff

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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UVX 170L is a 1972 Mercedes-benz 350 in Brown with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 UVX 170L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UVX 170L registered?

UVX 170L is a 1972 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 3 August 1972.

Is UVX 170L safe to buy?

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