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LFM 389N

1975 Mercedes-benz 450

White Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

6,666 mi
Last recorded6,666 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 1975 Mercedes-benz 45087,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLFM 389N
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1975
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 6,666 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 6,663 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel pump (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Outer Steering locking device missing track rod locking pin (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Steering locking device missing track rod locking pin (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 6,515 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 5,995 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 5,407 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 5,340 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

battery insecure

front registration plate has slight deterioration

Pass 19 Dec 2011 5,309 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front number plate has slight deterioration

Fail 8 Dec 2011 5,309 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust mounts/supports have slight deterioration

front number plate has slight deterioration

Pass 21 Dec 2010 5,155 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 4,843 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 4,800 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 4,797 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 3,874 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 3,874 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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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LFM 389N is a 1975 Mercedes-benz 450 in White with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LFM 389N, 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.

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What year was LFM 389N registered?

LFM 389N is a 1975 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 2 June 1975.

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