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BLK 113S

2004 Mercedes-benz 450

Bronze Petrol 4500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2016
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

198,434 mi
Last recorded198,434 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLK 113S
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year2004
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2016 198,434 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 2 x dust covers (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 2 x dust covers (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2 x places wheel arch (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

corrosion forming on 4 wheels arch`s

corrosion forming on both inner and outer sill`s chassis rails

emissions not tested

play on steering arms

Pass 16 Sep 2015 198,370 miles

corrosion forming on door steps

corrosion forming on inner sills and chassis rails

Fail 11 Sep 2015 198,370 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/f chassis rail (3 places) (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion forming on door steps

corrosion forming on inner sills and chassis rails

Pass 3 Sep 2014 198,365 miles

driver seat in poor condition

o/s/rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2014 198,365 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

driver seat in poor condition

o/s/rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2013 198,329 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion forming on door steps and chassis rails

drivers seat in very poor condition

rear discs rusty

Fail 8 Aug 2013 198,328 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion forming around body work and chassis rails

drivers seat in very poor condition

front and rear discs rusty

Pass 26 Jul 2012 198,324 miles

corrosion forming on o/s door step

corrosion forming on underside of car

front steering idler rubbers in poor condition

Pass 26 Jul 2011 198,310 miles

corrosion forming on front inner wings under bonnet

corrosion forming on inner and outer sill panels o/s door stpe

driver seat cusion in poor condition

repairs carried out to front cross member

Fail 26 Jul 2011 198,309 miles

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

corrosion forming on front inner wings under bonnet

corrosion forming on inner and outer sill panels o/s door stpe

driver seat cusion in poor condition

repairs carried out to front cross member

Pass 22 Jul 2010 198,137 miles

corrosion forming on floor pan

corrosion forming on front inner wings

corrosion forming on o/s/ door step

repairs carried out to front chassis inner rear wings

Fail 22 Jul 2010 198,137 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion forming on floor pan

corrosion forming on front inner wings

corrosion forming on o/s/ door step

repairs carried out to front chassis inner rear wings

Pass 12 Jun 2009 198,862 miles

corrosion forming on inner sill panels

corrosion on o/s door step but not yet holed

Fail 10 Jun 2009 198,060 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion forming on inner sill panels

corrosion on o/s door step but not yet holed

Pass 22 Feb 2008 198,034 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 198,034 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2006 197,517 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 197,517 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

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

advise auxillary drive belts loose & showing signs of wear

advise brake fluid level below max marker

advise n/s front wheel bearing has some play

advise slight play in o/s front steering drop arm

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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BLK 113S is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 450 in Bronze with a 4,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BLK 113S, 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 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz 450 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BLK 113S is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 22 April 2004.

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