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RYE 452R

1977 Mercedes-benz 450

Gold Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

33,637 mi
Last recorded33,637 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2013
Typical for 1977 Mercedes-benz 450111,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYE 452R
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1977
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2013 33,637 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 33,637 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 33,476 miles

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front disc coroaded but not cosiderd weak

n/s/f brake pipe has been cleaned an under sealed.

n/s/f second hand track rod end been fitted but there no play.

surface corosion under body.

Fail 4 Jul 2011 33,476 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front disc coroaded but not cosiderd weak

surface corosion under body.

Pass 29 Oct 2009 32,475 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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RYE 452R is a 1977 Mercedes-benz 450 in Gold with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1977 Mercedes-benz 450 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 111,694 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 RYE 452R, 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 49 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 RYE 452R registered?

RYE 452R is a 1977 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 1 June 1977.

Is RYE 452R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RYE 452R shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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