MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
177,993 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Emissions unable to be completed Blow in exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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))
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 ()
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 ()
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
rear fog light not working
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
rear fog light not working
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
light underbody corrosion
nearside front door step has slight corrosion
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.
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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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