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U 4

1976 Mercedes-benz 450

Brown Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

101,588 mi
Last recorded101,588 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1976 Mercedes-benz 45093,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationU 4
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1976
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 101,588 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 101,547 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 101,435 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 101,332 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 101,285 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 101,082 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 100,881 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 100,733 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 100,666 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 100,517 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 100,330 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 100,240 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 100,162 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 999,942 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 99,449 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 98,954 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 21 Feb 2008 98,353 miles

slight blow from exhaust system

slight corrosion on n/s rear whaeel arch

Pass 8 Mar 2007 98,214 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 98,028 miles

slight play in nearside inner trak rod end

small hole in nearside rear inner sill

some corrison to offside front inner wing

Fail 6 Dec 2005 98,028 miles

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

slight play in nearside inner trak rod end

small hole in nearside rear inner sill

some corrison to offside front inner wing

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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U 4 is a 1976 Mercedes-benz 450 in Brown with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 U 4, 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 U 4 registered?

U 4 is a 1976 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 1 February 1976.

Is U 4 safe to buy?

The MOT history for U 4 shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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