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LFR 490W

1981 Mercedes-benz 350

Blue Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2013
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

113,653 mi
Last recorded113,653 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2012
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz 35090,956 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLFR 490W
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2012 113,653 miles

inspec ted all of underbody best as possible due to undercoat.

inspected all brake pipes best as possible due to shultz

Fail 2 Oct 2012 113,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

inspec ted all of underbody best as possible due to undercoat.

inspected all brake pipes best as possible due to shultz

Pass 12 Aug 2009 113,200 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2009 113,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 110,344 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 110,339 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 16 Jan 2008 110,321 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

body holed and corrded in various in none prescribed places.

car has been recentley undersealed makeing it hard to do a proper inspection.

Pass 9 Jun 2006 105,415 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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LFR 490W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 350 in Blue with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1981 Mercedes-benz 350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 90,956 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 LFR 490W, 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 45 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 LFR 490W registered?

LFR 490W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is LFR 490W safe to buy?

The MOT history for LFR 490W shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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