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AGK 265S

1978 Mercedes-benz 450

Silver Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,948 mi
Last recorded49,948 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1978 Mercedes-benz 45092,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAGK 265S
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1978
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 49,948 miles

n/s/f foglight very dim

Fail 23 Mar 2026 49,939 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (i))

n/s/f foglight very dim

Pass 10 Apr 2025 47,114 miles

Engine cover & undertrays fitted unable to check certain items

Pass 16 Apr 2024 46,059 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 44,257 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 42,973 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 42,304 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 41,964 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 39,735 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 39,315 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 39,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 38,932 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre has cracks in its tread

Fail 17 Jan 2017 38,932 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre has cracks in its tread

Offside wiper blade split

Pass 2 Feb 2016 38,704 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 38,577 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 37,737 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 37,737 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Dec 2012 37,718 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 37,718 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 35,583 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Sep 2011 35,583 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

aerial not work

battery insicure

front and rear tyer slight cracking

front bonnet sum pruven missing

front head light wiper blate deteriorated

off side rear disc slight distoted

Pass 15 Jul 2008 35,654 miles

o/s/f chassie corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2007 35,550 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 35,549 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

centre box rattles & rear box corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2007 35,533 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre exhaust box rattling & rear box corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2006 35,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 35,527 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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AGK 265S is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 450 in Silver with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AGK 265S, 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 AGK 265S registered?

AGK 265S is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 8 February 1978.

Is AGK 265S safe to buy?

The MOT history for AGK 265S shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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