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CJA 39T

1979 Mercedes-benz 450

Black Petrol 6834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

86,860 mi
Last recorded86,860 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2020
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz 45095,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJA 39T
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,834cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2020 86,860 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 86,797 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 86,712 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 86,642 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 86,642 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 86,552 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 86,502 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 86,294 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 86,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 86,142 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 86,142 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 85,342 miles

Exhaust system is corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2012 85,342 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system is corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2008 85,244 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 85,244 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 83,593 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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CJA 39T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 450 in Black with a 6,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CJA 39T, 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 CJA 39T registered?

CJA 39T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 6 March 1979.

Is CJA 39T safe to buy?

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