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LRN 589N

1974 Mercedes-benz 450

Red Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

161,053 mi
Last recorded161,053 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2014
Typical for 1974 Mercedes-benz 45091,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLRN 589N
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2014 161,053 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 160,961 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 10 Jul 2013 160,961 miles

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

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

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 160,534 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 159,553 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Pass 3 Aug 2010 158,620 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 157,789 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 157,584 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 157,178 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 156,789 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 156,781 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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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LRN 589N is a 1974 Mercedes-benz 450 in Red with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LRN 589N, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LRN 589N?

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What year was LRN 589N registered?

LRN 589N is a 1974 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 6 November 1974.

Is LRN 589N safe to buy?

The MOT history for LRN 589N shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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