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BRX 547T

1979 Mercedes-benz 450

Yellow Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

134,954 mi
Last recorded134,954 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz 45095,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRX 547T
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 134,954 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Surface corrosion on suspension components

Pass 5 Nov 2020 134,520 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 134,501 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose porous fluid seepage (1.1.12 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill /wheel arch /sub-frame mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 134,088 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front brake pipe slightly corroded

Nearside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 133,614 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front inner arch holed by floor

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 132,796 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 428,439 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 126,061 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 117,835 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 110,429 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 101,637 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 91,754 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 91,741 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 72,023 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 67,682 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 67,682 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f & o/s/f metal brake pipes corroded

slight leak from rear exhaust joint

slight wear in steering idler bushes

Pass 11 Oct 2006 66,971 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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BRX 547T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 450 in Yellow with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 BRX 547T, 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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What year was BRX 547T registered?

BRX 547T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 31 December 1979.

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