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WGT 238R

1976 Mercedes-benz 450

Silver Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

72,801 mi
Last recorded72,801 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2015
Typical for 1976 Mercedes-benz 45093,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWGT 238R
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1976
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2015 72,801 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 72,632 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 71,525 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 71,525 miles

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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 69,976 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 68,198 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 67,568 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 66,373 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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WGT 238R is a 1976 Mercedes-benz 450 in Silver with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WGT 238R, 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.

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What year was WGT 238R registered?

WGT 238R is a 1976 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 20 August 1976.

Is WGT 238R safe to buy?

The MOT history for WGT 238R shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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