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DJE 727

1978 Mercedes-benz 450

White Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

128,825 mi
Last recorded128,825 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1978 Mercedes-benz 45092,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJE 727
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 128,825 miles

GEANERAL CORROSSION TO UNDERSIDE

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

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

oil eak rear diff

Pass 21 May 2025 128,527 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive REAR DIFFERENTIAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

GEANERAL CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE

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

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

Pass 8 May 2024 128,206 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 127,758 miles

Offside Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 127,203 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 May 2021 126,624 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear end under side getting rusty

emission could be better on hc

slight noise from steering box

Pass 27 May 2020 126,233 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spare wheel pannel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 May 2020 126,233 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spare wheel pannel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 126,131 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2018 125,987 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 125,959 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 125,951 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under panel floor (6.1.A.1)

all four tyres old

due to age of car all other flex pipe should be change

Pass 24 Mar 2016 125,928 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all four tyres are old

engine & gear box & rear diff has slight oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2015 125,872 miles

All 4 tyres are old

Engine has slight oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe slightly corroded

Gearbox has slight oil leak

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear diff has slight oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2014 125,861 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

o/s/f brake binding a little

tyres old

Pass 6 Apr 2013 125,827 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 125,804 miles

All Tyres Old & Slightly perished!

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 125,748 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all four tyres old

power steering belt loose

slight corrossion starting on n/s/rear sill

Pass 1 Apr 2010 125,893 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 9 Apr 2009 125,572 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 31 Mar 2008 125,563 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 19 Mar 2007 12,544 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advanced corrosion to chassis

Fail 19 Mar 2007 12,544 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advance corrosion to underside of chassis

Pass 25 Mar 2006 125,382 miles

under side corroded

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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DJE 727 is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 450 in White with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1978 Mercedes-benz 450 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 92,692 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 DJE 727, 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 48 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 DJE 727 registered?

DJE 727 is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 1 August 1978.

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