MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,386 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
1, Rear number plate lights on with enginer on but lights off.2,O/S & N/S/Rear inner siils & wheel arches heavily undersealed.
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Lower Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
fuel pipes corroded
os front floor showing signs of corrosion
rear tyres worn to 1.6 mm legal limit
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 450?
Based on 6,678 MOT tests across 936 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BTF 748V is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 450 in White with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 BTF 748V, 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 BTF 748V registered?
BTF 748V is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 26 October 1979.
Is BTF 748V safe to buy?
The MOT history for BTF 748V shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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