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BEW 185T

1979 Mercedes-benz 450

Red Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

110,788 mi
Last recorded110,788 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz 45095,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBEW 185T
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 110,788 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 110,241 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 110,233 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 109,907 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 109,331 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 109,139 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise brake pedal rubber has signs of wear

Pass 14 Sep 2012 109,139 miles

advise brake pedal rubber has signs of wear

Pass 8 Aug 2011 108,690 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 108,233 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 108,233 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2009 107,522 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Apr 2009 107,490 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 106,999 miles

Oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2008 106,981 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear 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)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2006 103,999 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake pad material getting low

front exhaust front balance pipe/connects between front down pipes has minor leak of exhauat gases

moderate surface corrosion on metal brake pipes near side and offside adjacent to fron t flexible pipes

moderate surface corrosion to all flexible brake pipe ferrules

very slight free movement in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 19 Apr 2006 103,999 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

front brake pad material getting low

moderate surface corrosion on metal brake pipes near side and offside adjaceny to front flex pipes

moderate surface corrosion to all flexible brake pipe ferrules

very slight free movement in offside front wheel bearing

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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BEW 185T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 450 in Red with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BEW 185T, 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 BEW 185T registered?

BEW 185T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 1 April 1979.

Is BEW 185T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BEW 185T shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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