MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,213 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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
front seatbelts slow to retract
rear n/s tyre sidewall condition
drivers seat belt slow to retract
slight blow at centre box
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
drivers seat belt slow to retract
slight blow at centre box
drivers seat belt slow to re-coil
small exhaust leaks at joints
drivers seat belt slow to recoil.
fuel pump fixing under vehicle.
slight exhaust blow n/s manifold.
drivers seat belt not fully retracting.
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
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
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 450?
Based on 6,678 MOT tests across 936 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was CAX 542V registered?
CAX 542V is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 1 August 1979.
Is CAX 542V safe to buy?
The MOT history for CAX 542V shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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