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YME 209N

1975 Mercedes-benz 450

Silver Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

129,233 mi
Last recorded129,233 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2017
Typical for 1975 Mercedes-benz 45087,620 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYME 209N
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1975
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2017 129,233 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 128,773 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 128,346 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 127,978 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 127,967 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Fail 13 Apr 2013 127,647 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 127,647 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 127,346 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 126,732 miles

n/s/f brake binding

Pass 31 Oct 2009 125,648 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 31 Oct 2009 125,648 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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YME 209N is a 1975 Mercedes-benz 450 in Silver with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1975 Mercedes-benz 450 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 87,620 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 YME 209N, 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 51 years old, this Mercedes-benz 450 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YME 209N?

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What year was YME 209N registered?

YME 209N is a 1975 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 1 January 1975.

Is YME 209N safe to buy?

The MOT history for YME 209N shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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