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HER 121

1975 Mercedes-benz 450

White Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,903 mi
Last recorded55,903 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1975 Mercedes-benz 45087,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHER 121
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1975
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 55,903 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 55,889 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 396 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 55,871 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 55,865 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 55,859 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush on front sub-frame. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush on front sub-frame. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 55,852 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 55,777 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 55,768 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 55,731 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 55,699 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 55,848 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

oil leaking from gearbox

Pass 14 Mar 2015 55,632 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 55,581 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 55,517 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

transmission has slight leak

Pass 17 Mar 2012 55,507 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2011 55,468 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 55,458 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Mar 2010 55,458 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 55,456 miles

BOTHY CHASSIS LEGS CORRODED

COOLING SYSTEM EXPANSION BOTTLE TOP MISSING

SURFACE CORROSION THROUGHOUT UNDERBODY

UNDRBODY UNDERSEAL THROUGHOUT UNDERSIDE????

Fail 21 Sep 2007 55,456 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leaking frome gear 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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HER 121 is a 1975 Mercedes-benz 450 in White with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 HER 121, 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

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What year was HER 121 registered?

HER 121 is a 1975 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 31 December 1975.

Is HER 121 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HER 121 shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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