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BLH 387S

1978 Mercedes-benz 450

Blue Petrol 6834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2020
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

135,923 mi
Last recorded135,923 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 1978 Mercedes-benz 45092,692 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLH 387S
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,834cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2019 135,923 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

MAIN BEAM TELL TAIL NOT WORKING

Nearside INDICATOR TELL TAIL NOT WORKING

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

WIPERS DONT PARK

Pass 7 Sep 2018 135,622 miles

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

wipers not parking

Fail 4 Sep 2018 135,608 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing shock (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component leaking various (5.3.5 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

wipers not parking

Pass 29 Sep 2017 134,960 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

wipers don't park

Fail 27 Sep 2017 134,945 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

wipers don't park

Pass 20 Jun 2015 134,250 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 133,346 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 133,349 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit fouled by moving parts likely to restrict travel (2.4.D.1c)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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BLH 387S is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 450 in Blue with a 6,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BLH 387S, 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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BLH 387S is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 12 May 1978.

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