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PAY 777R

1976 Mercedes-benz 450

Red Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

148,907 mi
Last recorded148,907 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 1976 Mercedes-benz 45093,108 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAY 777R
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 148,907 miles

both front disc protection plates slightly corroded

o/s/f brake pad wear indicator disconnected

slight fluid leak from power steering pump

unable to inspect front and rear brake pads fully

Pass 21 Sep 2016 148,016 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 147,120 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2009 147,117 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

master cylinder damp

Pass 3 Jun 2008 146,703 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 146,703 miles

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 145,332 miles

advise sheet no 392816126208

Fail 14 Aug 2006 145,332 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

n/s/f outer door handle missing but able to open door

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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PAY 777R is a 1976 Mercedes-benz 450 in Red with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PAY 777R, 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.

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What year was PAY 777R registered?

PAY 777R is a 1976 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 19 August 1976.

Is PAY 777R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PAY 777R shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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