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BYL 555T

1979 Mercedes-benz 450

Blue Petrol 6834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,621 mi
Last recorded54,621 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz 45095,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYL 555T
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,834cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 54,621 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 54,517 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 54,273 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 53,822 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 52,576 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 52,505 miles

Brake performance not tested all (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Front Suspension unit modified so that its function is seriously affected low (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2016 52,474 miles

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

Nearside Front shock dust shield damaged

Fail 21 Apr 2016 52,474 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front shock dust shield damaged

Offside both front and rear tyres perished

spare tyre defective

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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BYL 555T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 450 in Blue with a 6,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BYL 555T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BYL 555T registered?

BYL 555T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 26 June 1979.

Is BYL 555T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BYL 555T shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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