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WOI 9345

1987 Mercedes-benz 350

Red Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests33 (22 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,479 mi
Last recorded144,479 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 350138,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWOI 9345
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

22 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 144,479 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Fail 8 May 2026 144,479 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 144,346 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 144,125 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 May 2023 143,715 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 143,650 miles

underbody covered in thick underseal

Fail 15 Jul 2022 143,650 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

underbody covered in thick underseal

Pass 22 Jul 2021 143,571 miles

underbody covered in thick under seal

Fail 28 Jun 2021 143,568 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play borderline (2.1.3 (b) (i))

vehicle underbody covered in thick underseal

Pass 8 Jul 2020 143,081 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

underbody covered in thick underseal

Pass 10 Jul 2019 142,612 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 142,338 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 142,028 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 142,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

exhaust mounting rubbers poor

Pass 24 Jun 2016 141,691 miles

tyre tread low

Pass 9 Jul 2015 141,455 miles

offside outer sill welding

tyre tread low

Pass 16 Jul 2014 141,076 miles

exhaust mounting rubber missing

front tyre in poor condition

Fail 16 Jul 2014 141,076 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust mounting rubber missing

front tyre in poor condition

Pass 18 Jul 2013 140,718 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front tyres getting low on inner edge.

o/s/f floor corroded but not near any prescribed area.

Fail 15 Jul 2013 140,718 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front tyres getting low on inner edge.

o/s/f floor corroded but not near any prescribed area.

Fail 9 Jul 2012 140,434 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

heavy underseal

Pass 9 Jul 2012 140,434 miles

heavy underseal

Pass 23 Jun 2011 140,352 miles

underbody repaired and coated with thick underseal

Fail 23 Jun 2011 140,352 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

underbody repaired and coated with thick underseal

Pass 25 Jun 2010 140,180 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 139,866 miles

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

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

extensive welding carried out to underside of vehicle protected by large amounts of underseal

Pass 3 Jul 2008 139,535 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

idle speed slightly high

underbody showing signs of corrosion

Fail 24 Jun 2008 139,535 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

idle speed slightly high

underbody showing signs of corrosion

Pass 22 Jun 2007 139,295 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 139,295 miles

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

Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

idle speed slightly high

underbody showing signs of rust

Pass 28 Jun 2006 138,363 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 138,363 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2005 137,673 miles

note nearside and offside rear shock absorbers lower bushs slightly perised

note nearside washer weak

note under side off vechile getting weak

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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WOI 9345 is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 350 in Red with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1987 Mercedes-benz 350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 138,363 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 WOI 9345, 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 39 years old, this Mercedes-benz 350 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WOI 9345 registered?

WOI 9345 is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 1 December 1987.

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