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UOD 216R

1977 Mercedes-benz 450

Silver Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,252 mi
Last recorded75,252 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2016
Typical for 1977 Mercedes-benz 450111,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUOD 216R
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1977
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2016 75,252 miles

cracks in front tyre treads

Fail 7 Jun 2016 75,233 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement advise replacement (2.4.G.2)

cracks in front tyre treads

Pass 15 May 2015 74,904 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 74,866 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre starting to cracking in tread

o/s/f tyre starting to crack in tread

under seal all over the under side of vehicle could not inspect

Pass 24 Apr 2014 74,490 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 73,872 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 73,253 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight warp nearside rear brake

Surface corrosion on sus.componants

Pass 11 Mar 2009 73,074 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 73,067 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Unable to assess front brake pads

Pass 4 Apr 2008 72,498 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 72,498 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 71,673 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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UOD 216R 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 66.7%.

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 UOD 216R, 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 UOD 216R registered?

UOD 216R is a 1977 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 31 December 1977.

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