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RYX 299R

1977 Mercedes-benz 450

Blue Petrol 6900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2010
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

103,109 mi
Last recorded103,109 miles
Recorded on15 May 2009
Typical for 1977 Mercedes-benz 450111,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYX 299R
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,900cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2009 103,109 miles

all suspension units damp

o/s/f sus unit dirt gaurd corroded

rust patches

Fail 6 May 2009 103,109 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

all suspension units damp

o/s/f sus unit dirt gaurd corroded

rust patches

Pass 16 May 2008 100,203 miles

offside rear fog lamp not working

rust & corrosion in various places

some brake pipes starting to corrode

steering damper damp

Fail 15 May 2008 100,201 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

offside rear fog lamp not working

rust & corrosion in various places

steering damper damp

Fail 13 Mar 2008 99,786 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

front tyres size 205/70/14 back tyres size 215/70/14

steering oil leak

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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RYX 299R is a 1977 Mercedes-benz 450 in Blue with a 6,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 RYX 299R, 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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RYX 299R is a 1977 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 2 May 1977.

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