MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
54,621 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front shock dust shield damaged
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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?
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