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SPL 571R

1977 Mercedes-benz 450

Grey Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

118,895 mi
Last recorded118,895 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2012
Typical for 1977 Mercedes-benz 450111,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPL 571R
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1977
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2012 118,895 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

small split in o/s/f tyre wall

Pass 27 Jul 2011 118,546 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 118,119 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 Jul 2009 117,736 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Sub-frame fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 117,736 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 117,566 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Jul 2008 117,566 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 117,332 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 8 May 2006 116,772 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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SPL 571R is a 1977 Mercedes-benz 450 in Grey with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SPL 571R, 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 SPL 571R registered?

SPL 571R is a 1977 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 31 December 1977.

Is SPL 571R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SPL 571R shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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