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VMR 221M

1973 Mercedes-benz 450

Blue Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,312 mi
Last recorded77,312 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 1973 Mercedes-benz 450116,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVMR 221M
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 77,312 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 77,278 miles

Offside Front inner wheel arch and front floor pan corroded !!

Fail 7 Apr 2016 77,278 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front inner wheel arch and front floor pan corroded !!

Fail 10 Mar 2016 77,278 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Advise offside inner wheel arch and floor pan corroded !

Nearside Rear Tyre outer sidewall poor condition

Pass 2 Dec 2014 77,156 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 77,156 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 77,672 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 77,672 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 76,924 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

general corrosion

Pass 29 Apr 2009 76,906 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 May 2008 76,789 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 May 2007 76,639 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 76,233 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 76,233 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2006 76,005 miles

Centre Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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VMR 221M is a 1973 Mercedes-benz 450 in Blue with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1973 Mercedes-benz 450 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 116,458 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 VMR 221M, 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 53 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 VMR 221M registered?

VMR 221M is a 1973 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 2 August 1973.

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The MOT history for VMR 221M shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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