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TGF 15R

1977 Mercedes-benz 450

Silver Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

156,868 mi
Last recorded156,868 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1977 Mercedes-benz 450111,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTGF 15R
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1977
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 156,868 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive STEERING BOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Apr 2026 156,867 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust system insecure CENTRAL RUBBERS MISSING (6.1.2 (a))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive STEERING BOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Mar 2026 156,821 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 156,947 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 156,403 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 156,368 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 155,892 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 155,809 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 155,809 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 152,439 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 150,060 miles

excess corrosion to nearside front floor outside pescribed area

Fail 21 Dec 2005 150,060 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

excess corosion to nearside front floor outside pescribed area

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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TGF 15R is a 1977 Mercedes-benz 450 in Silver with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 TGF 15R, 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 TGF 15R registered?

TGF 15R is a 1977 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 31 December 1977.

Is TGF 15R safe to buy?

The MOT history for TGF 15R shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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