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CMU 836V

1979 Mercedes-benz 450

Cream Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

63,379 mi
Last recorded63,379 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz 45095,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCMU 836V
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1979
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 63,379 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 63,321 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure Rear mounting (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure Rear mounting (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Floorpan (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chaffed.

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 63,278 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 63,050 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 62,474 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 62,395 miles

inner front andinner rear steel brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2010 62,055 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2010 62,053 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 61,950 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all steering joints have slight play

nearside front inner wing corroded but outside prescribed area

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 3 Aug 2007 61,850 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 61,641 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front outer sill panel has corrosive swellings

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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CMU 836V is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 450 in Cream with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 CMU 836V, 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 CMU 836V registered?

CMU 836V is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 2 October 1979.

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The MOT history for CMU 836V shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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