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OAS 306R

1999 Mercedes-benz 450

Silver Petrol 4489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

126,049 mi
Last recorded126,049 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2010
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAS 306R
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,489cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2010 126,049 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 125,923 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 125,673 miles

Brake pipes and fuel pipes undersealed condition not fully checked

Underside of vehicle corroded and deteriorating outwith prescribed areas.

Fail 25 Jun 2007 125,670 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brake pipes and fuel pipes undersealed condition difficult to assess.

Offside front inner wheelarch and floor area corroded and holed outwith prescribed area.

Underside of vehicle corroded, deteriorating and heavily undersealed making thorough inspection difficult.

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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OAS 306R is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 450 in Silver with a 4,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 OAS 306R, 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 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz 450 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OAS 306R registered?

OAS 306R is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 5 May 1999.

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