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KNH 347N

1974 Mercedes-benz 450

Purple Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

101,304 mi
Last recorded101,304 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2007
Typical for 1974 Mercedes-benz 45091,522 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKNH 347N
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1974
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2007 101,304 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 101,298 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

rear fog light not working

rear fog light switch faulty

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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KNH 347N is a 1974 Mercedes-benz 450 in Purple with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 KNH 347N, 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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What year was KNH 347N registered?

KNH 347N is a 1974 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 12 September 1974.

Is KNH 347N safe to buy?

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