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UPU 596R

1976 Mercedes-benz 450

Gold Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

73,265 mi
Last recorded73,265 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2007
Typical for 1976 Mercedes-benz 45093,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPU 596R
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1976
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2007 73,265 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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UPU 596R is a 1976 Mercedes-benz 450 in Gold with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 UPU 596R, 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 UPU 596R registered?

UPU 596R is a 1976 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 1 September 1976.

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