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992 EHR

1979 Mercedes-benz 450

Silver Petrol 4500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,504 mi
Last recorded84,504 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz 45095,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration992 EHR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 84,504 miles

Brake pedal rubber deteriorated.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Wheel slightly binding.

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has age related cracking

Nearside Rear Tyre has age related cracking.

Offside Front Tyre has age related cracking.

Offside Rear Tyre has age related cracking.

Fail 29 Mar 2017 84,504 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened both front (5.2.2a)

keep check on pedal rubber condition

Fail 26 Jul 2016 84,501 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre support rubber missing (7.1.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (1.4.B.1b)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement suspect pads & or caliper siezed. (3.5.1k)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat bolt loose (5.2.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened both (5.2.2a)

keep check on battery security.

keep check on pedal rubber condition

Pass 8 Oct 2009 84,280 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 84,192 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 84,158 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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992 EHR is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 450 in Silver with a 4,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 992 EHR, 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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992 EHR is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 1 September 1979.

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