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ANJ 929T

1979 Mercedes-benz 450

Brown Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,520 mi
Last recorded159,520 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2008
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz 45095,638 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANJ 929T
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2008 159,520 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 159,512 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Both front floorpans and both rear inner wings corroded and holed but not in prescribed areas

Pass 20 Aug 2007 155,177 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 152,152 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 149,630 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2005 149,596 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f top wishbone bushes have slight play

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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ANJ 929T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 450 in Brown with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ANJ 929T, 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 ANJ 929T registered?

ANJ 929T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 23 April 1979.

Is ANJ 929T safe to buy?

The MOT history for ANJ 929T shows 6 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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