MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,918 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected light unit damaged (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed heavily split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed heavily split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed heavily split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed heavily split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front discs surface rust
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
Rear discs surface rust
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
all four wheels binding slightly
underbody corroded in places
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 450?
Based on 6,678 MOT tests across 936 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DBU 272V is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 450 in Silver with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 DBU 272V, 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 DBU 272V registered?
DBU 272V is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 31 December 1979.
Is DBU 272V safe to buy?
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