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WLL 66M

1974 Mercedes-benz 450

Gold Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,867 mi
Last recorded125,867 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2017
Typical for 1974 Mercedes-benz 45091,522 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWLL 66M
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1974
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2017 125,867 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 125,825 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 125,746 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 125,741 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 125,460 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 124,954 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 124,951 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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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WLL 66M is a 1974 Mercedes-benz 450 in Gold with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1974 Mercedes-benz 450 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 91,522 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 WLL 66M, 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 52 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 WLL 66M registered?

WLL 66M is a 1974 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 13 June 1974.

Is WLL 66M safe to buy?

The MOT history for WLL 66M shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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