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7 GSL

1979 Mercedes-benz 450

Brown Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

76,496 mi
Last recorded76,496 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz 45095,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration7 GSL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 76,496 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2024 76,494 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 71,860 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Jul 2022 71,860 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 71,837 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 71,728 miles

"freeplay"at steering wheel

centre exhaust mounting rubbers missing

Fail 26 Jun 2018 71,728 miles

"freeplay"at steering wheel

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

centre exhaust mounting rubbers missing

Pass 29 Jun 2017 71,219 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 71,218 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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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7 GSL is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 450 in Brown with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 7 GSL, 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 7 GSL registered?

7 GSL is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is 7 GSL safe to buy?

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