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PAZ 220

1974 Mercedes-benz 450

Blue Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

89,938 mi
Last recorded89,938 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2023
Typical for 1974 Mercedes-benz 45091,522 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAZ 220
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2023 89,938 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 89,917 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 89,912 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 89,912 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam WORKING ON FLASH BUT NOT ON MAIN BEAM ( BOTH ) (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2019 89,881 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 89,881 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2018 89,761 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 89,761 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 89,631 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 89,422 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 88,670 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 87,709 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2013 86,821 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2013 86,746 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 86,535 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 86,443 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 86,342 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 86,342 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Offside Front Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 86,009 miles

SLIGHT FADING IN NEARSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP REFLECTOR

Pass 13 Mar 2008 85,891 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE HOSE FERULLE RUSTY

Pass 13 Mar 2007 88,689 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 85,359 miles

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

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

nearside rear fog light not working

offside rear flexi brake pipe ferrule corroded

offside rear flexi fuel pipe from filter cracked

rear bench seat not fitted

Fail 20 Feb 2006 85,359 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

nearside rear fog light not working

offside rear flexi brake pipe ferrule corroded

offside rear fuel pipe from filter cracked

rear bench seat missing

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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PAZ 220 is a 1974 Mercedes-benz 450 in Blue with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PAZ 220, 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 PAZ 220?

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What year was PAZ 220 registered?

PAZ 220 is a 1974 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 2 September 1974.

Is PAZ 220 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PAZ 220 shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PAZ 220 have outstanding finance?

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