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CND 512T

1979 Mercedes-benz 450

Silver Petrol 4500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,280 mi
Last recorded52,280 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2021
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz 45095,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCND 512T
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2021 52,280 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 52,240 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 51,533 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 51,146 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 50,186 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 49,567 miles

Nearside washer not working

Pass 30 Jun 2014 48,239 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 47,912 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 47,912 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 46,965 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 24 Aug 2012 46,965 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 46,899 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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CND 512T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 450 in Silver with a 4,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CND 512T, 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 CND 512T registered?

CND 512T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 16 January 1979.

Is CND 512T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CND 512T shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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