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4505 EL

1979 Mercedes-benz 450

Grey Petrol 6834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,450 mi
Last recorded151,450 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz 45095,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration4505 EL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1979
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,834cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 151,450 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 151,413 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 151,395 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 151,389 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 150,735 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 150,734 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 150,673 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 150,673 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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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4505 EL is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 450 in Grey with a 6,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1979 Mercedes-benz 450 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 95,638 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 4505 EL, 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 47 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 4505 EL registered?

4505 EL is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 1 November 1979.

Is 4505 EL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 4505 EL shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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