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XNV 325

1976 Mercedes-benz 350

Red Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

90,693 mi
Last recorded90,693 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1976 Mercedes-benz 35085,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXNV 325
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 90,693 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 89,841 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2023 89,037 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 87,470 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2020 87,464 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 86,787 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 85,728 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine / gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 85,022 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Aug 2017 84,957 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Aug 2016 84,238 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 83,574 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 82,778 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 82,778 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 82,130 miles

Front tyres perrished

Pass 1 Aug 2012 81,814 miles

Front tyres worn on outside edges

Fuel tank and fuel pipes in poor condition

Pass 5 Aug 2011 81,609 miles

Both front tyres slightly perished/cracked

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Various slight engine/transmission oil leaks

Fail 3 Aug 2011 81,609 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres slightly perished/cracked

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Various slight engine/transmission oil leaks

Pass 16 Sep 2009 81,362 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges indicating inncorrect wheel alignment

Interior tell-tale lamp for nearside indicators is dim

Mercedes badge on front insecure

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Offside sill trim insecure

Power steering drive belts in poor condition

Screen washers not working well

Pass 11 Sep 2008 81,093 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 81,093 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 80,932 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 80,448 miles

Indicater switch worn

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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XNV 325 is a 1976 Mercedes-benz 350 in Red with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1976 Mercedes-benz 350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 85,948 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 XNV 325, 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 50 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 XNV 325 registered?

XNV 325 is a 1976 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 24 September 1976.

Is XNV 325 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XNV 325 shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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