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UBV 597P

1976 Mercedes-benz 450

Green Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,914 mi
Last recorded87,914 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2008
Typical for 1976 Mercedes-benz 45093,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUBV 597P
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2008 87,914 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 87,895 miles

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 87,616 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 86,528 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 85,300 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2005 85,267 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

fron t floor corroded †metal brake pipes starting to corrode †rear exhaust mounts perished

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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UBV 597P is a 1976 Mercedes-benz 450 in Green with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 UBV 597P, 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 UBV 597P registered?

UBV 597P is a 1976 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 7 June 1976.

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The MOT history for UBV 597P shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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