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81 SU

1976 Mercedes-benz 450

Bronze Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2022
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

96,511 mi
Last recorded96,511 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2021
Typical for 1976 Mercedes-benz 45093,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration81 SU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1976
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 15 Jun 2021 96,511 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 83,779 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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81 SU is a 1976 Mercedes-benz 450 in Bronze with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1976 Mercedes-benz 450 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 93,108 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 81 SU, 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 50 years old, this Mercedes-benz 450 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 81 SU registered?

81 SU is a 1976 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 31 December 1976.

Is 81 SU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 81 SU shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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