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KGY 497V

1995 Mercedes-benz 450

Gold Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,749 mi
Last recorded133,749 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKGY 497V
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1995
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2019 133,749 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2015 133,748 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 133,748 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 133,748 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 133,442 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 122,565 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 122,542 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2006 111,078 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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KGY 497V is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 450 in Gold with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KGY 497V, 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 31 years old, this Mercedes-benz 450 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KGY 497V registered?

KGY 497V is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 21 August 1995.

Is KGY 497V safe to buy?

The MOT history for KGY 497V shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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