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SAV 312M

1974 Mercedes-benz 450

Red Petrol 4500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,941 mi
Last recorded123,941 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2008
Typical for 1974 Mercedes-benz 45091,522 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAV 312M
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2008 123,941 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 12,394 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 12,394 miles

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 123,941 miles

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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SAV 312M is a 1974 Mercedes-benz 450 in Red with a 4,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1974 Mercedes-benz 450 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 91,522 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 SAV 312M, 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 52 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 SAV 312M registered?

SAV 312M is a 1974 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 31 December 1974.

Is SAV 312M safe to buy?

The MOT history for SAV 312M shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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