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PS 1527

1975 Mercedes-benz 400

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

185,689 mi
Last recorded185,689 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPS 1527
MakeMercedes-benz
Model400
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2008 185,689 miles

near side front tyre has low inner edge

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

brake pipe/s corroded

near side parking brake has a split outer casing

near side rear tyre has low inner edge

oil leak from diff

oil leak from engine area

slight play from steering drag link

Pass 26 Apr 2007 184,074 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

all 4 tyres starting to split

Fail 12 Apr 2007 184,074 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all 4 tyres starting to split

Pass 20 Apr 2006 181,700 miles

o/s front inner wing rusting

o/s n/s front inner wishbone bush in poor condition

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 400?

Based on 1,322 MOT tests across 213 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
3,109
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
213
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 72
Brake pipe excessively corroded 55
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 39
coil spring fractured 36
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33
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PS 1527 is a 1975 Mercedes-benz 400 in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 400 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 72 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PS 1527, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 400 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 51 years old, this Mercedes-benz 400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PS 1527 registered?

PS 1527 is a 1975 Mercedes-benz 400, first registered on 27 October 1975.

Is PS 1527 safe to buy?

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