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LNV 296M

1971 Mercedes-benz 350

White Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,569 mi
Last recorded126,569 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2009
Typical for 1971 Mercedes-benz 350101,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLNV 296M
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2009 126,569 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 126,569 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 126,568 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 125,507 miles

corrosion under vehicle

Fail 6 Jun 2007 125,503 miles

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)

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

advise crosion in structul areas that weeken the cars strenth

Pass 6 Jun 2006 124,126 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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LNV 296M is a 1971 Mercedes-benz 350 in White with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LNV 296M, 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 LNV 296M registered?

LNV 296M is a 1971 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is LNV 296M safe to buy?

The MOT history for LNV 296M 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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