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RWR 739W

1981 Mercedes-benz 450

Blue Petrol 6834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

127,824 mi
Last recorded127,824 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2017
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz 450115,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRWR 739W
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,834cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2017 127,824 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 127,798 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 128,014 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 127,472 miles

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)

Fail 9 Jan 2014 127,472 miles

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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)

Fail 17 Dec 2013 127,468 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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 10 Dec 2012 127,253 miles

oil leaks

Fail 4 Dec 2012 127,253 miles

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

oil leaks

Pass 14 Dec 2011 127,023 miles

nearside wiper blade too long

self levelling units pipe work seepage

Pass 22 Dec 2010 127,013 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 126,976 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 126,976 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 126,966 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 126,964 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 126,741 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 126,708 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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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RWR 739W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 450 in Blue with a 6,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1981 Mercedes-benz 450 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 115,318 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 RWR 739W, 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 45 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 RWR 739W registered?

RWR 739W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 31 December 1981.

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The MOT history for RWR 739W shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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