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RON 725R

1977 Mercedes-benz 450

Brown Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

177,054 mi
Last recorded177,054 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 1977 Mercedes-benz 450111,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRON 725R
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1977
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 177,054 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 176,987 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 176,897 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 176,736 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 176,604 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 176,335 miles

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

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

near side front top suspension mounting surface corrosion

Pass 7 Feb 2012 175,468 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 175,292 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 175,105 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 173,815 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 173,815 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 170,799 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 168,419 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 195,380 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear fuel pipe outer cover fraid

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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RON 725R is a 1977 Mercedes-benz 450 in Brown with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1977 Mercedes-benz 450 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 111,694 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 RON 725R, 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 49 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 RON 725R registered?

RON 725R is a 1977 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 31 December 1977.

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The MOT history for RON 725R shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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