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WHJ 428M

1997 Mercedes-benz 350

White Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

193,507 mi
Last recorded193,507 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWHJ 428M
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 193,507 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 193,346 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 193,253 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2017 193,208 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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WHJ 428M is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 350 in White with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WHJ 428M, 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 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz 350 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WHJ 428M registered?

WHJ 428M is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 1 April 1997.

Is WHJ 428M safe to buy?

The MOT history for WHJ 428M 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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