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WFR 527K

1972 Mercedes-benz 350

White Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

92,645 mi
Last recorded92,645 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1972 Mercedes-benz 350102,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWFR 527K
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc
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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 92,645 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 91,269 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 90,763 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 90,146 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 90,116 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill and wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill and wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

nearside hand brake cable touching on exhaust

slight leak from power steering pump

slight leak from steering box

Pass 26 Jun 2015 89,398 miles

hand brake cable rubbing on exhaust

offside rear inner cv gaitor splitting up

Fail 25 Jun 2015 89,398 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

hand brake cable rubbing on exhaust

offside rear inner cv gaitor splitting up

Pass 25 Jun 2014 88,210 miles

Front and rear bumpers not fitted

Offside rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 16 Apr 2013 87,313 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 87,310 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 86,281 miles

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

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 13 Mar 2012 86,281 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 84,786 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 83,425 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 83,425 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

o/s/front floor outer skin corroded

overall service brake efficiency 53% (rear brakes low)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 81,900 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 81,899 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 60,550 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 80,546 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2007 79,204 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 77,498 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 77,480 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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WFR 527K is a 1972 Mercedes-benz 350 in White with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WFR 527K, 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 WFR 527K registered?

WFR 527K is a 1972 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 24 March 1972.

Is WFR 527K safe to buy?

The MOT history for WFR 527K shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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