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MHR 693P

1976 Mercedes-benz 450

Silver Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2023
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,830 mi
Last recorded72,830 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 1976 Mercedes-benz 45093,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMHR 693P
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1976
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 72,830 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamps not working

Fail 2 Dec 2021 72,830 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Possible vacuum leak area of inlet manifold

Rear fog lights not operating

Steering damper missing

Pass 21 Nov 2009 72,334 miles

underbody covered with thick underseal compromising corrosion inspection

Fail 27 Jul 2009 72,332 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

1] bothsides front cross member [rear] mounting bushes deteriorated

2] rear diff oil leaking

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

water pump noisey

Pass 15 Aug 2006 72,049 miles

Battery insecure

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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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MHR 693P is a 1976 Mercedes-benz 450 in Silver with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1976 Mercedes-benz 450 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 93,108 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 MHR 693P, 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 50 years old, this Mercedes-benz 450 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MHR 693P registered?

MHR 693P is a 1976 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 1 May 1976.

Is MHR 693P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MHR 693P shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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