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BOK 592T

1979 Mercedes-benz 450

Gold Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

50,494 mi
Last recorded50,494 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2006
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz 45095,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOK 592T
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1979
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2006 50,494 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion to floor/sills

fog lamp inop

Fail 18 Dec 2006 50,494 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion to floor/sills

fog lamp inop

Pass 14 Mar 2006 49,051 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 49,051 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

extensive welding repairs to under side of car and chassis and sub frames show signs of corrosion(car not on road for a while)

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 592T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 450 in Gold with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 592T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BOK 592T registered?

BOK 592T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 1 January 1979.

Is BOK 592T safe to buy?

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