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WSG 6

1977 Mercedes-benz 450

Gold Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,683 mi
Last recorded49,683 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 1977 Mercedes-benz 450111,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWSG 6
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1977
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 49,683 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 49,172 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2016 49,172 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat Latch (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 48,534 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2014 47,749 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 47,009 miles

All four tyres are very perished and cracking, replacement is strongly advised.

Pass 31 Jul 2012 46,897 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 30 Jul 2012 46,895 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 46,654 miles

offside front floor coroding

Fail 21 Jul 2011 46,654 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front floor coroding

Pass 9 Jul 2010 46,651 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 46,647 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 46,555 miles

offside front floor/inner sill coroded

Fail 24 Jun 2008 46,555 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front floor/inner sill coroded

Pass 8 Jun 2007 46,108 miles

1/offside front floor/ sill coroding †2/exhaust centre section coroded

Pass 12 Jun 2006 46,077 miles

1/ offside front sill coroding around jscking point †2/exhaust coroding and blowing slightly at centre box

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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WSG 6 is a 1977 Mercedes-benz 450 in Gold with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WSG 6, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WSG 6 registered?

WSG 6 is a 1977 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 24 September 1977.

Is WSG 6 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WSG 6 shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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