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CCA 558M

1974 Mercedes-benz 450

Gold Petrol 4500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

98,782 mi
Last recorded98,782 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 1974 Mercedes-benz 45091,522 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCCA 558M
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1974
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 98,782 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 96,693 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 96,534 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 96,252 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 95,882 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Mar 2012 95,856 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both frront and rear wheel arches are rusted and have had tape on edges

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 95,475 miles

Both rear wheel arches rusted and reapired with tape

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front valancer panel badly rusted and repaired with tape

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 94,637 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Apr 2009 93,998 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 93,995 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 92,873 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 92,864 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 90,103 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 90,096 miles

Front Steering damper gland failed and leaking oil (2.2.C.1e)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2005 87,857 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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CCA 558M is a 1974 Mercedes-benz 450 in Gold with a 4,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1974 Mercedes-benz 450 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 91,522 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 450 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 648 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CCA 558M, 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 52 years old, this Mercedes-benz 450 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CCA 558M is a 1974 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 24 May 1974.

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