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GFW 825K

1972 Mercedes-benz 350

Blue Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,844 mi
Last recorded86,844 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2011
Typical for 1972 Mercedes-benz 350102,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFW 825K
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2011 86,844 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 86,819 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 86,818 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery not secure and caps missing

fuel pipe to pump and return pipe cracking

Fail 12 Jul 2008 86,550 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 86,550 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 86,545 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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GFW 825K is a 1972 Mercedes-benz 350 in Blue with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1972 Mercedes-benz 350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 102,326 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 GFW 825K, 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 54 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 GFW 825K registered?

GFW 825K is a 1972 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 3 February 1972.

Is GFW 825K safe to buy?

The MOT history for GFW 825K shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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