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ONV 543P

1976 Mercedes-benz 450

Gold Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,649 mi
Last recorded84,649 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2012
Typical for 1976 Mercedes-benz 45093,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationONV 543P
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1976
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2012 84,649 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 83,093 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 80,948 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 77,483 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 77,481 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 71,669 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 71,636 miles

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

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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ONV 543P is a 1976 Mercedes-benz 450 in Gold with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1976 Mercedes-benz 450 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 93,108 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 ONV 543P, 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 50 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 ONV 543P registered?

ONV 543P is a 1976 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 27 July 1976.

Is ONV 543P safe to buy?

The MOT history for ONV 543P shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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