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BOR 113V

1979 Mercedes-benz 450

Blue Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,060 mi
Last recorded161,060 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz 45095,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOR 113V
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 161,060 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 160,155 miles

both front tyres wearing outer edges

Centre exhaust o rings cracking

Pass 8 May 2015 158,449 miles

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

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

offside wiper blade has slight tear

Pass 7 May 2014 156,969 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 156,203 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 May 2012 154,189 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

exhaust centre mountings cracking

nearside front floor pan soft

slight play in steering column

Pass 5 May 2011 150,283 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front seat backs have movement

brake pedal rubber has slight tear

nearside front inner wing has been patched

offside inner wing has been patched

windscreen scored

Fail 22 Apr 2011 150,240 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front seat backs have movement

brake pedal rubber has slight tear

nearside front inner wing has been patched

offside inner wing has been patched

windscreen scored

Pass 22 Apr 2010 147,307 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

PARK BRAKE OPERATION POOR

Fail 21 Apr 2010 147,304 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

PARK BRAKE OPERATION POOR

Pass 24 Oct 2008 146,328 miles

BOTH OUTER SILLS POOR CONDITION AND SILL TO FLOOR

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Oct 2008 146,328 miles

Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

BOTH OUTER SILLS POOR CONDITION AND SILL TO FLOOR

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2007 145,318 miles

rear discs rusty

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

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

both number plate lamp lens missing

exhaust joints have been sealed with paste

exhaust mount rubbers perishing

fresh underseal at rear

front subframe offside mount bushes covered in oil

offside front seat belt has slight damaged at bottom

rust in both front front inner wheel arches

rust on floor pans

slight brake bind on offside front

slight play in steering

Fail 12 Sep 2005 145,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/f inner wing andvacuum tank mount corroded. alltyres perished

Fail 24 May 2005 144,084 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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BOR 113V is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 450 in Blue with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BOR 113V, 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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BOR 113V is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 17 October 1979.

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