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BOK 521T

1979 Mercedes-benz 450

Black Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,383 mi
Last recorded112,383 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz 45095,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOK 521T
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 112,383 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 111,875 miles

All 4 coil springs corroded,offside rear chassis coil spring area slightly corroded.

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

rear anti roll bar area and brackets slightly corroded.underside can not be examined where covered with underseal .

Fail 26 Jul 2018 111,875 miles

All 4 coil springs corroded,offside rear chassis coil spring area slightly corroded.

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

rear anti roll bar area and brackets slightly corroded.underside can not be examined where covered with underseal .

Pass 1 Aug 2017 110,257 miles

Ball joint has slight play steering arm joints (2.2.B.1f)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

all areas of under car where heavy plastic coatings are applied can not be examined

oil leak ,fuel pump has slight sippage

power steering pipe has slight sippage

Fail 28 Jul 2017 110,256 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti roll bar mounting bolt (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Ball joint has slight play steering arm joints (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system slightly rusted,centre drag link and offside track rod has slight play.

offside rear coil spring area has slight rust,underside of car where plastic coatings applied can not be examined

oil leak,fuel pump has slight sippage

power steering pipe has slight sippage

under car where heavy plastic coatings ere applied can not be examined.

Pass 5 Aug 2016 107,862 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 107,466 miles

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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BOK 521T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 450 in Black with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BOK 521T, 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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BOK 521T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 1 January 1979.

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