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481 FPC

1975 Mercedes-benz 450

White Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

105,664 mi
Last recorded105,664 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 1975 Mercedes-benz 45087,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration481 FPC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1975
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 105,664 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 105,569 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 105,122 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 104,665 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 104,440 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 103,905 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 103,554 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 103,038 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 102,460 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 101,271 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 101,196 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 101,192 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 100,938 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre rubbing on inner edge

Fail 31 Dec 2007 100,938 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre rubbing on inner edge

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 450?

Based on 6,678 MOT tests across 936 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
313
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
936
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 648
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 294
brake binding 289
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 224
Headlamp aim too low 199
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481 FPC is a 1975 Mercedes-benz 450 in White with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1975 Mercedes-benz 450 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 87,620 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 450 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 648 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 481 FPC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 450 typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 51 years old, this Mercedes-benz 450 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 481 FPC registered?

481 FPC is a 1975 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 4 August 1975.

Is 481 FPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 481 FPC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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