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1977 Mercedes-benz 450

Black Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

158,444 mi
Last recorded158,444 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1977 Mercedes-benz 450111,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD 1
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1977
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 158,444 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 158,210 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 157,974 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 157,972 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 157,447 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement end bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner track joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 156,786 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s boot floor corrosion

Fail 28 Jul 2022 156,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s boot floor corrosion

Pass 11 Aug 2021 155,528 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking/perished outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion o/s rear inner wheel arch to boot floor

Pass 13 Aug 2020 155,167 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion o/s rear inner wheel arch to boot floor

Pass 23 Apr 2019 155,022 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

inner boot floor slight corrosion

Pass 20 Nov 2017 154,999 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 154,924 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Sep 2016 154,900 miles

Ball joint has excessive play middle steering arm o/s ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracking side wall to tread area (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 154,876 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracking tread area (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 154,852 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

steering damper weak

Pass 10 Sep 2013 154,736 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 10 Sep 2013 154,736 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 154,571 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 17 Sep 2012 154,550 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 153,853 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 14 Sep 2011 153,824 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 153,606 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2010 153,575 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 153,462 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Sep 2009 153,438 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 152,539 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 150,808 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 150,169 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 150,147 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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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WD 1 is a 1977 Mercedes-benz 450 in Black with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 WD 1, 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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WD 1 is a 1977 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 4 February 1977.

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