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GNT 571M

1973 Mercedes-benz 450

Red Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2016
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

117,471 mi
Last recorded117,471 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2015
Typical for 1973 Mercedes-benz 450116,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGNT 571M
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2015 117,471 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2015 117,471 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 117,112 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 117,080 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

At the time of test the vehicle was presented with multiple patch repairs and heavily undersealed which was still wet

Pass 4 Aug 2010 116,471 miles

Both headlamp reflectors tarnished but beam patterns and light output are both good

Fail 4 Aug 2010 116,471 miles

Both headlamp reflectors tarnished but beam patterns and light output are both good

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 25 May 2010 116,445 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 May 2009 115,984 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 115,939 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

under the car full of frech under sill alls chassis nsuspention you can see corosion

Pass 12 Dec 2006 115,689 miles

FULL RETEST - STAYED AT STATION - ALL ADVISES FROM ORIGINAL TEST N0.461371916426 APPLY - ORIGIAL ADVISORY SHEET STAPLED TO VT20.

IN ADDITION - BOTH HEADLAMP AIMS ON AIM LIMITS*

Fail 7 Nov 2006 115,689 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

ENGINE EMISSIONS VISIBLY SMOKEY - BUT ACCEPTABLE* ALL TESTABLE ITEMS INSPECTED AND- APART FROM FAILURE ITEMS-FOUND TO BE ACCEPTABLE AT TIME OF TEST*

NSF HEADLAMP ON NS AIM LIMIT - JUST OK* NSF WASHER POOR* WIPER CHAFF MARKS ON WINDSCREEN - JUST OK* SLIGHT LIFT ON STEERING COLUMN* NSF INNER SILL HOLED- OUTSIDE PRESCIBED AREA* DIFFICULT TO FULLY EXAMINE INNER SILLS - SUSPECT IMPROPER REPAIRS*

SEAT BELTS RELUCTANT TO RETRACT* VARIOUS OIL LEAKS* MOVEMENT IN FRONT SUBFRAME MOUNTS* STEERING AND SUSPENSION BUSHES WORN AND PERISHED IN GENERAL* ACCEPTABLE PLAY IN STERRING BOX DROPARM JOINT FROM OS* FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR ENDBUSHES PERISHED

UNABLE TO ADEQUATELY EXAMINE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS AND PADS* BRAKE HOSES PERISHED IN GENERAL* THICK AFTERMARKET UNDERSEAL RESTRICTS EXAMINATION OF UNDERBODY,BRAKE PIPES ETC* INDICATORS FLASHING FAST* HEADLAMP REFLECTORS DETERIORATING*

Pass 4 Oct 2005 115,383 miles

ENGINE VISIBLY SMOKEY* WIPER CHAFF ON WINDSCREEN* BRAKE HOSES PERISHED* EXHAUST NOISEY NO LEAKSFOUND* PLAY IN N.S.F. WHEELBEARING AND UPPER INNER ARM BUSH* SOME STEERING WHEEL FREE PLAY* DIFFICULT TO EXAMINE UNDERBODY + TESTABLE ITEMS WHERE RECENTLY

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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GNT 571M is a 1973 Mercedes-benz 450 in Red with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1973 Mercedes-benz 450 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 116,458 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 GNT 571M, 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 53 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 GNT 571M registered?

GNT 571M is a 1973 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 3 August 1973.

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