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MBZ 1963

1975 Mercedes-benz 450

Blue Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

110,993 mi
Last recorded110,993 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 1975 Mercedes-benz 45087,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBZ 1963
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2016 110,993 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front brake slightly grabbing

rear fuel pipes getting perished

Pass 19 Dec 2014 110,438 miles

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

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Rear exhaust box rubber starting the to split

Fail 29 Aug 2013 110,223 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 110,223 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 109,686 miles

Gearbox oil leak

Fail 24 Aug 2012 10,968 miles

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

Gearbox oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2011 109,473 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 109,443 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 109,388 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 109,368 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 109,350 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 109,319 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 109,298 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 109,277 miles

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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MBZ 1963 is a 1975 Mercedes-benz 450 in Blue with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MBZ 1963, 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 MBZ 1963 registered?

MBZ 1963 is a 1975 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 1 April 1975.

Is MBZ 1963 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MBZ 1963 shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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