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AUE 549S

1978 Mercedes-benz 450

Red Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

131,614 mi
Last recorded131,614 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2017
Typical for 1978 Mercedes-benz 45092,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAUE 549S
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2017 131,614 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 131,609 miles

underneath heavley undersealed

Pass 25 Jun 2014 131,606 miles

underneath heavley undersealed

Pass 24 Aug 2013 131,600 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2013 131,600 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2011 131,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Inner Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 131,490 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 131,118 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 131,118 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 130,868 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 130,653 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 130,398 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 130,398 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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AUE 549S is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 450 in Red with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AUE 549S, 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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AUE 549S is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 2 January 1978.

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