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DPL 87T

1979 Mercedes-benz 450

Black Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,950 mi
Last recorded91,950 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz 45095,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPL 87T
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 91,950 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 89,487 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 89,477 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 89,476 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/rear brake rubbing

o/s/front headlamp glass cracked

Pass 2 Jun 2008 88,919 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 86,963 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

n/s/front sill slight corrosion

Pass 6 Jun 2006 85,826 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 85,805 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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DPL 87T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 450 in Black with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 DPL 87T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DPL 87T?

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What year was DPL 87T registered?

DPL 87T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 20 March 1979.

Is DPL 87T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DPL 87T shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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