MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
64,417 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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n/s o/s rear tyres side walls cracked
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
n/s o/s rear tyres side walls cracked
Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside seat belt stalk button missing but still releases.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 450?
Based on 6,678 MOT tests across 936 vehicles.
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VYG 429S is a 1977 Mercedes-benz 450 in Blue with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 VYG 429S, 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 VYG 429S registered?
VYG 429S is a 1977 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 1 August 1977.
Is VYG 429S safe to buy?
The MOT history for VYG 429S shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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