1978 Mercedes-Benz 350 3.5L Petrol · YAV 123
1978 Mercedes-Benz 350 (3.5L, petrol). First registered 18/09/1978. Recorded mileage 75,354 miles. MOT valid until 14/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 350
- Year / Origin
- 1978 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,354 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1978
- Engine
- 3499cc
YAV 123 Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/06/2026
- 75,354 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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YAV 123 Mileage History
- 10/07/202575,251 mi
- 16/07/202575,251 mi
- 16/06/202675,352 mi+101 mi
- 19/06/202675,354 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 109 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
YAV 123 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1978 Mercedes-Benz 350 (YAV 123) between July 2025 and June 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structura”; “Nearside Front Upper Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded small hole (2.1.2 (e) (i))”; “Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))”.
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