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9744 VR

1979 Mercedes-benz 450

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,047 mi
Last recorded16,047 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz 45095,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration9744 VR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 6 Jun 2019 16,047 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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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9744 VR is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 450 in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1979 Mercedes-benz 450 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 95,638 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 9744 VR, 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 47 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 9744 VR registered?

9744 VR is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is 9744 VR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 9744 VR shows 1 test 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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