MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,610 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))
Offside Front Power steering component leaking Steering box area (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Offside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front number plate slight loose
child seat belt no full inspection
oil leak
Oil leak
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Oil leak
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
OFFSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION UNIT SLIGHT LEAK
Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Both front shock absorbers slighty leaking
Both rear shock absorbers slightly leaking
Nearside front shock absorber outer casing damaged
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 450?
Based on 6,678 MOT tests across 936 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DTA 550T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 450 in Silver with a 6,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.
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 DTA 550T, 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 DTA 550T registered?
DTA 550T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 10 May 1979.
Is DTA 550T safe to buy?
The MOT history for DTA 550T shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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