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TAW 772R

1976 Mercedes-benz 450

Blue Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2020
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,800 mi
Last recorded53,800 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 1976 Mercedes-benz 45093,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAW 772R
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 53,800 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 53,723 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 53,714 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 53,714 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 53,677 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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TAW 772R is a 1976 Mercedes-benz 450 in Blue with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1976 Mercedes-benz 450 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 93,108 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 TAW 772R, 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 50 years old, this Mercedes-benz 450 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TAW 772R registered?

TAW 772R is a 1976 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 30 December 1976.

Is TAW 772R safe to buy?

The MOT history for TAW 772R shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TAW 772R have outstanding finance?

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