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PDU 345R

1976 Mercedes-benz 450

Silver Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

117,288 mi
Last recorded117,288 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2007
Typical for 1976 Mercedes-benz 45093,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPDU 345R
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1976
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2007 117,288 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 117,288 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Semaphore indicator tell tale not working correctly (1.4.C.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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PDU 345R is a 1976 Mercedes-benz 450 in Silver with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 PDU 345R, 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 PDU 345R registered?

PDU 345R is a 1976 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 12 August 1976.

Is PDU 345R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PDU 345R shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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