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BEW 32T

1978 Mercedes-benz 450

Gold Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

94,655 mi
Last recorded94,655 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2022
Typical for 1978 Mercedes-benz 45092,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBEW 32T
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1978
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2022 94,655 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced area around front subframe mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 94,573 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 94,139 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

light corrosion on undercarriage

Pass 27 Jul 2016 93,665 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 90,766 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 89,368 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 85,746 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 83,685 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 31 Oct 2011 83,685 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 22 May 2010 76,820 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 76,817 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both centre exhaust rubbers starting to split.

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 32T is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 450 in Gold with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 32T, 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 BEW 32T registered?

BEW 32T is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 12 November 1978.

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