MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,194 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play relay (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill and wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill and wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch blow top arm (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing under bonnet (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill and inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working both rears (1.1.C.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both fronts (2.7.3)
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both rears (2.7.3)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front tyres split down to cords (4.1.D.1a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
front brake binding both fronts (3.7.B.1)
front brake binding both rears (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 450?
Based on 6,678 MOT tests across 936 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GCF 739V is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 450 in Blue with a 6,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1979 Mercedes-benz 450 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 95,638 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 GCF 739V, 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 47 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 GCF 739V registered?
GCF 739V is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 2 August 1979.
Is GCF 739V safe to buy?
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