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582 EMB

1978 Mercedes-benz 450

Brown Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

69,189 mi
Last recorded69,189 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1978 Mercedes-benz 45092,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration582 EMB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 69,189 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2026 69,189 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 67,495 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 64,413 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 63,434 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 62,536 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 61,941 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 61,411 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 59,670 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 58,287 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 56,790 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 56,790 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 54,529 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 53,172 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 53,172 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 51,793 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 51,020 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 51,020 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 49,626 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2011 48,566 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 47,017 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 44,898 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 41,855 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 40,134 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 36,919 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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582 EMB is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 450 in Brown with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 582 EMB, 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.

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What year was 582 EMB registered?

582 EMB is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 9 November 1978.

Is 582 EMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 582 EMB shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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