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64 JWB

1979 Mercedes-benz 450

Gold Petrol 6834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

100,504 mi
Last recorded100,504 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz 45095,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration64 JWB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1979
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,834cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 100,504 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 100,241 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 100,214 miles

Brake warning device not working correctly Park brake warning lamp (3.3.D.3a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake valve leaking Load valve (3.6.A.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 99,900 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 99,884 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle Front (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front sill (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2015 99,811 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 99,811 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 99,644 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 99,556 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 99,540 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 May 2011 99,205 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 98,791 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 98,791 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2009 98,398 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both front anti-roll bar bushes slightly worn

both front inner wings corroding

tyres starting to crack

wiper blade rubbers splitting

Pass 15 May 2008 98,385 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both front inner wings corroding

Pass 2 May 2007 98,145 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 97,744 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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64 JWB is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 450 in Gold with a 6,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 64 JWB, 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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64 JWB is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 11 September 1979.

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