MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
195,410 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Inner Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
1 rear exhaust support rubber missing
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
n/s/f floor and inner arch corroded
o/s/f inner door handle missing
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt affected by a cracked seat frame (5.2.1b)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
general deterioration to vehicle
An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt affected by a cracked seat frame (5.2.1b)
Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
driver door handle broken
An item not tested (Manual)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
steering damper missing
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 450?
Based on 6,678 MOT tests across 936 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RWO 343R is a 1977 Mercedes-benz 450 in White with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
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 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 RWO 343R, 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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RWO 343R is a 1977 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 1 June 1977.
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