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XRU 219S

1976 Mercedes-benz 350

White Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,438 mi
Last recorded73,438 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2017
Typical for 1976 Mercedes-benz 35085,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXRU 219S
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2017 73,438 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 72,494 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 67,395 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 67,395 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort rear foot both (3.7.B.5a)

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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XRU 219S is a 1976 Mercedes-benz 350 in White with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XRU 219S, 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

How do I check the history of XRU 219S?

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What year was XRU 219S registered?

XRU 219S is a 1976 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 30 December 1976.

Is XRU 219S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XRU 219S 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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