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GCF 739V

1979 Mercedes-benz 450

Blue Petrol 6834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,194 mi
Last recorded100,194 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz 45095,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCF 739V
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,834cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 100,194 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 100,142 miles

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)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 100,116 miles

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)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 99,817 miles

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.

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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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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