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AAD 802S

1978 Mercedes-benz 450

Blue Petrol 3997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

10,225 mi
Last recorded10,225 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2023
Typical for 1978 Mercedes-benz 45092,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAD 802S
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2023 10,225 miles

boot floor corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2023 10,225 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

boot floor corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2018 10,197 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 9,932 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 9,932 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 9,463 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 9,441 miles

Centre Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 94,206 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 9,417 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 9,378 miles

o/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 21 Oct 2009 8,052 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

o/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 14 Oct 2008 4,578 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 4,157 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Aug 2007 4,157 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 3,227 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 209 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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AAD 802S is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 450 in Blue with a 3,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AAD 802S, 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

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What year was AAD 802S registered?

AAD 802S is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 8 May 1978.

Is AAD 802S safe to buy?

The MOT history for AAD 802S shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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