MOT Status
Mileage
147,748 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
age cracking to all suspension componets rubbers
age cracking to tyres
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
general corrosion to floorpan
nsr hub binding close to limits
slight play in steering dampner
surface corrosion to all discs
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 450?
Based on 6,678 MOT tests across 936 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BRX 313T is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 450 in Green with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
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 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 BRX 313T, 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 BRX 313T registered?
BRX 313T is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 14 November 1978.
Is BRX 313T safe to buy?
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