MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,312 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front inner wheel arch and front floor pan corroded !!
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 !!
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
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
general corrosion
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)
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is VMR 221M safe to buy?
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