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11 APB

1978 Mercedes-benz 450

Silver Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

15,588 mi
Last recorded15,588 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1978 Mercedes-benz 45092,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration11 APB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1978
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc
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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 15,588 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 15,572 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 15,536 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 15,525 miles

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 15,514 miles

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 15,503 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2020 15,503 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Fail 22 Jun 2020 15,492 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2019 15,498 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 15,434 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 15,421 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 15,415 miles

both front tyres perished

nsr tyre perished

Pass 12 May 2014 15,409 miles

both front tyres slightly perished

Pass 7 May 2013 15,382 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 15,362 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 15,350 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 15,305 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 15,224 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 15,196 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 15,168 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2006 15,051 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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11 APB is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 450 in Silver with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1978 Mercedes-benz 450 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 92,692 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 11 APB, 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 48 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 11 APB registered?

11 APB is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 12 September 1978.

Is 11 APB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 11 APB shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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