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JPM 286N

1975 Mercedes-benz 450

Beige Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

53,140 mi
Last recorded53,140 miles
Recorded on21 May 2013
Typical for 1975 Mercedes-benz 45087,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJPM 286N
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1975
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 May 2013 53,140 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

outer sills corroded offside and nearside

rear offside and nearside under valance corroded

slight corrosion offside and nearside front chassis

Pass 2 Jul 2008 52,747 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 52,726 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise all tyres low tread perishing

Pass 14 Jun 2007 52,506 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2005 51,201 miles

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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JPM 286N is a 1975 Mercedes-benz 450 in Beige with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 JPM 286N, 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.

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What year was JPM 286N registered?

JPM 286N is a 1975 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 5 March 1975.

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