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BJ 11

1977 Mercedes-benz 450

White Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,445 mi
Last recorded89,445 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 1977 Mercedes-benz 450111,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ 11
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2015 89,445 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 89,417 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 89,372 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 89,372 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 May 2012 89,365 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 98,143 miles

slight play in o/s/f drag link

slight play of o/s/r drive shaft

Fail 3 May 2011 89,138 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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BJ 11 is a 1977 Mercedes-benz 450 in White with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1977 Mercedes-benz 450 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 111,694 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 BJ 11, 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 49 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 BJ 11 registered?

BJ 11 is a 1977 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 17 August 1977.

Is BJ 11 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ 11 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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