CarVerify

Free Car Check

PWR 428P

1976 Mercedes-benz 450

Silver Petrol 4520cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,664 mi
Last recorded92,664 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 1976 Mercedes-benz 45093,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationPWR 428P
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1976
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2020 92,664 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 92,465 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2019 92,465 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 91,698 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 91,698 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 89,250 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 89,068 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 88,743 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 88,456 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 88,423 miles

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 88,159 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 88,159 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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
Full Mercedes-benz 450 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

PWR 428P is a 1976 Mercedes-benz 450 in Silver with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PWR 428P, 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

How do I check the history of PWR 428P?

You can check the full history of PWR 428P by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was PWR 428P registered?

PWR 428P is a 1976 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 1 July 1976.

Is PWR 428P safe to buy?

The MOT history for PWR 428P shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PWR 428P have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on PWR 428P. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.