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NWY 541V

1979 Mercedes-benz 350

Red Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

132,673 mi
Last recorded132,673 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2010
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz 35096,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNWY 541V
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2010 132,673 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

boot floor corroded

off side front tyre worn on the inner edge

Fail 21 Jun 2010 132,665 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres have cracks in the sidewalls

corrosion nearside front crossmember

Pass 11 Jun 2009 131,934 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 5 Jun 2009 131,932 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 May 2008 131,593 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 131,565 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 129,071 miles

corrosion throughout vehicle.

Fail 23 May 2007 129,607 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement.

corrosion through out vehicle,has had extensive welding repair.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 17 May 2006 128,543 miles

light corrosion throughout vehicle.

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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NWY 541V is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 350 in Red with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1979 Mercedes-benz 350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 96,121 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 NWY 541V, 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 47 years old, this Mercedes-benz 350 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NWY 541V is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 31 December 1979.

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