MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,671 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (3.6.B.4d)
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)
Rear Tyre perished
Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)
Rear diff leaking
rear tyres low
sill covers fitted
slight movement front subframe bushes
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 450?
Based on 6,678 MOT tests across 936 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BRD 892T is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 450 in Blue with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 BRD 892T, 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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What year was BRD 892T registered?
BRD 892T is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 25 August 1978.
Is BRD 892T safe to buy?
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