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DTA 550T

1979 Mercedes-benz 450

Silver Petrol 6834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

101,610 mi
Last recorded101,610 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2019
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz 45095,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDTA 550T
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,834cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2019 101,610 miles

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 ()

Pass 14 May 2018 99,806 miles

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)

Pass 8 May 2017 97,235 miles

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)

Pass 9 May 2016 94,145 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front number plate slight loose

child seat belt no full inspection

oil leak

Pass 6 May 2015 91,761 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 May 2014 87,498 miles

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 30 May 2013 84,141 miles

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)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 81,863 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 79,054 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION UNIT SLIGHT LEAK

Pass 14 Jun 2010 76,373 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 73,427 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 69,679 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 66,474 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 66,474 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 63,244 miles

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.

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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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.

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