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JRU 777N

1975 Mercedes-benz 450

Green Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

130,237 mi
Last recorded130,237 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2018
Typical for 1975 Mercedes-benz 45087,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRU 777N
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2018 130,237 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 May 2017 127,764 miles
Fail 27 May 2017 127,764 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 May 2016 126,162 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 126,161 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill to floor (5.2.6)

Pass 27 May 2015 125,989 miles

Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 20 May 2015 125,987 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 30 May 2014 125,787 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 20 May 2014 125,774 miles

Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 14 May 2013 124,986 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all tyres aged and deteriating

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 14 May 2013 124,986 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all tyres aged and deteriating

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 30 May 2012 124,001 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres wearing centre tread

Pass 14 Jun 2011 123,046 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 14 Jun 2011 123,046 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Jul 2010 122,546 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 6 Jul 2010 122,546 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 122,020 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Jun 2008 121,620 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

front brake hose ferrules rusty both pipes

Fail 24 Jun 2008 121,620 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

front brake hose ferrules rusty both pipes

Pass 27 Jun 2007 121,329 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 121,811 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2006 121,811 miles

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

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

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

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

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

offside rear brake hose insecure

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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JRU 777N is a 1975 Mercedes-benz 450 in Green with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 JRU 777N, 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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JRU 777N is a 1975 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 1 June 1975.

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