MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,525 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear brake caliper inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Offside Front brake caliper inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)
Offside Rear brake caliper inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
rear coil springs corroed
steering idler has slight play
underbody has corrosion
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
rear coil springs corroed
steering idler has slight play
underbody has corrosion
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 450?
Based on 6,678 MOT tests across 936 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DNT 618T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 450 in Grey with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 DNT 618T, 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 DNT 618T registered?
DNT 618T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 1 March 1979.
Is DNT 618T safe to buy?
The MOT history for DNT 618T shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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