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CAX 542V

1979 Mercedes-benz 450

Gold Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

73,213 mi
Last recorded73,213 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz 45095,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAX 542V
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1979
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2023 73,213 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 72,553 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

fuel pipes deteriorated

Fail 19 Mar 2018 72,538 miles

Fuel system component insecure pump & filter (7.2.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Steering locking device missing split pin missing in castle nut of track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

fuel pipes deteriorated

Pass 30 May 2015 72,360 miles

front seatbelts slow to retract

rear n/s tyre sidewall condition

Pass 6 May 2014 71,997 miles

drivers seat belt slow to retract

slight blow at centre box

Fail 30 Apr 2014 71,992 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

drivers seat belt slow to retract

slight blow at centre box

Pass 30 May 2013 71,407 miles

drivers seat belt slow to re-coil

small exhaust leaks at joints

Pass 11 May 2012 71,394 miles

drivers seat belt slow to recoil.

fuel pump fixing under vehicle.

slight exhaust blow n/s manifold.

Pass 4 May 2011 71,032 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 70,674 miles

drivers seat belt not fully retracting.

Pass 22 May 2009 70,299 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 69,634 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

nearside engine mounting damper leaking

Fail 1 Mar 2008 69,634 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

nearside engine mounting damper leaking

Pass 2 Jun 2006 69,527 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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CAX 542V is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 450 in Gold with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 CAX 542V, 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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CAX 542V is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 1 August 1979.

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