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RIW 4976

1976 Mercedes-benz 450

White Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

106,650 mi
Last recorded106,650 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2010
Typical for 1976 Mercedes-benz 45093,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIW 4976
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2010 106,650 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Aug 2010 106,650 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 106,027 miles

battery insecure

n/s/f inner wing close to bonnet strut corroded nr suspension mount

n/s/f wiper blade slight deteriation

o/s/f fog lamp inoperative

o/s/f inner wing slight corroded

slight play in steering box

variouse oil leaks

Pass 11 Aug 2008 104,981 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 104,981 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

ADVISE SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S AND O/S FRONT STEERING IDLERS

Pass 24 Aug 2007 104,201 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 104,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 103,626 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 103,625 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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RIW 4976 is a 1976 Mercedes-benz 450 in White with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 RIW 4976, 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 RIW 4976 registered?

RIW 4976 is a 1976 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 1 August 1976.

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