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DLL 66T

1978 Mercedes-benz 450

Grey Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

177,993 mi
Last recorded177,993 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 1978 Mercedes-benz 45092,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLL 66T
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1978
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 177,993 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 177,939 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2023 177,938 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Blow in exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 16 May 2022 177,924 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 177,626 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 177,342 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2018 177,342 miles

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

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 176,973 miles

Front Oil leak gearbox oil leak ()

Front Steering box has a slight oil leak steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre tyre not holding pressure ()

Fail 30 May 2017 176,972 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust is leaking in multiple clamped areas (7.1.2)

Front Front position lamp(s) not working front fog lights not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working fog light not working (1.3.2b)

Front Oil leak gearbox oil leak ()

Front Steering box has a slight oil leak steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre tyre not holding pressure ()

Pass 26 Nov 2015 176,807 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 176,807 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 176,625 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear fog light not working

Pass 21 Oct 2013 176,553 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 176,433 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear fog light not working

Pass 11 Nov 2011 176,152 miles

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

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

rear fuel component (pressure regulator?) corroded but not leaking

Fail 10 Nov 2011 176,151 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

rear fuel component (pressure regulator?) corroded but not leaking

Fail 18 May 2010 176,090 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 175,788 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n\s\f tyre perishing

signs of fuel leak

rear tyres badly cracked & perished

Fail 10 Jul 2009 175,788 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n\s\f tyre perishing

signs of fuel leak

rear tyres badly cracked & perished

Pass 3 Jul 2008 175,463 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

signs of fuel leakage

wiper blades poor

Fail 16 Jun 2008 175,435 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

signs of fuel leakage at rear

wiper blades poor

Pass 21 May 2007 175,081 miles

light underbody corrosion

nearside front door step has slight corrosion

Pass 9 Jun 2006 174,844 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

some signs of corrosion

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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DLL 66T is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 450 in Grey with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 DLL 66T, 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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DLL 66T is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 1 November 1978.

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