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VCF 331S

1977 Mercedes-benz 450

Gold Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

141,925 mi
Last recorded141,925 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2008
Typical for 1977 Mercedes-benz 450111,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVCF 331S
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1977
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2008 141,925 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 141,920 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 137,891 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 137,891 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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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VCF 331S is a 1977 Mercedes-benz 450 in Gold with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VCF 331S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VCF 331S registered?

VCF 331S is a 1977 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 18 October 1977.

Is VCF 331S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VCF 331S shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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