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DRZ 3000

1978 Mercedes-benz 450

Blue Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

109,676 mi
Last recorded109,676 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 1978 Mercedes-benz 45092,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRZ 3000
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 109,676 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 106,344 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 104,794 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 102,915 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 102,915 miles

Fuel system component leaking Accumulator (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Trailing arm (2.4.A.3)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded steering box / brake pedal (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Floor pan corroded

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 101,141 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Nov 2014 101,081 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 99,955 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 99,942 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 97,421 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 97,421 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 95,455 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 95,442 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 27 Oct 2006 95,428 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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DRZ 3000 is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 450 in Blue with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DRZ 3000, 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 DRZ 3000 registered?

DRZ 3000 is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 11 August 1978.

Is DRZ 3000 safe to buy?

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