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WWB 315S

1977 Mercedes-benz 450

Silver Petrol 4500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,666 mi
Last recorded126,666 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2023
Typical for 1977 Mercedes-benz 450111,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWWB 315S
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1977
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2023 126,666 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 Apr 2023 126,665 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Ran out of fuel (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2015 126,660 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 126,659 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 126,658 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 126,646 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 126,365 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 126,294 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

general under body corrosion

Fail 1 Sep 2010 126,293 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 126,216 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 126,209 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 125,885 miles

both offside and nearside front floorpans corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2008 125,885 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

both offside and nearside front floorpans corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2007 125,293 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 124,829 miles

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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WWB 315S is a 1977 Mercedes-benz 450 in Silver with a 4,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 WWB 315S, 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 WWB 315S registered?

WWB 315S is a 1977 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 3 August 1977.

Is WWB 315S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WWB 315S shows 15 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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