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492 UKE

1978 Mercedes-benz 450

Red Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,764 mi
Last recorded94,764 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2006
Typical for 1978 Mercedes-benz 45092,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration492 UKE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2006 94,764 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 94,764 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.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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492 UKE is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 450 in Red with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 492 UKE, 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

How do I check the history of 492 UKE?

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What year was 492 UKE registered?

492 UKE is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is 492 UKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 492 UKE shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 492 UKE have outstanding finance?

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