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WRV 152K

1971 Mercedes-benz 350

Blue Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

17,126 mi
Last recorded17,126 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 1971 Mercedes-benz 350101,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWRV 152K
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2017 17,126 miles

underside heavily undersealed making inspection difficult

Pass 9 Apr 2014 17,114 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2014 17,114 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 17,083 miles

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 31 May 2012 170,728 miles

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

n/s/r inner arch corroded (underseal has peeled off)

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 22 Mar 2011 17,055 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

both rear brakes binding slightly

underside heavily undersealed

Fail 21 Mar 2011 17,055 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

both rear brakes binding slightly

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 17 Mar 2010 170,293 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

both wipers poor

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 22 Jan 2009 170,122 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 170,122 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 169,727 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 169,703 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s wiper blade poor

Pass 7 Jul 2006 169,195 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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WRV 152K is a 1971 Mercedes-benz 350 in Blue with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1971 Mercedes-benz 350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 101,280 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 WRV 152K, 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 55 years old, this Mercedes-benz 350 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WRV 152K registered?

WRV 152K is a 1971 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 16 August 1971.

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