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AEL 777T

1978 Mercedes-benz 450

Green Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

69,694 mi
Last recorded69,694 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 1978 Mercedes-benz 45092,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAEL 777T
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 69,694 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 69,694 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 69,687 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 69,687 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 69,683 miles

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 29 Oct 2015 69,678 miles

rear nearside brake binding slightly

Pass 30 Oct 2014 69,674 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 69,619 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 69,619 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 69,615 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 69,578 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 69,471 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 69,459 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 69,439 miles

front tyres have small radial cracks on side-walls (no cords exposed)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 69,431 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 69,067 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 69,062 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 68,857 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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AEL 777T is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 450 in Green with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 AEL 777T, 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 AEL 777T registered?

AEL 777T is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 1 November 1978.

Is AEL 777T safe to buy?

The MOT history for AEL 777T shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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