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DUT 388T

1979 Mercedes-benz 450

Blue Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

151,608 mi
Last recorded151,608 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz 45095,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDUT 388T
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 151,608 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner Wheel arch area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 151,608 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner Wheel arch area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 151,535 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 151,535 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 151,407 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 151,407 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 151,329 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 151,273 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 151,225 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 151,198 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 151,181 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Jan 2016 101,580 miles

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

engine and gearbox oil leaks

Fail 5 Jan 2016 101,580 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

engine and gearbox oil leaks

Pass 5 Jan 2015 147,384 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion on underside of car

nearside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 6 Jan 2014 146,178 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both exhaust manifold heat sheilds cracked

fuel and brake pipes corroded

slight play in steering box

surface corrosion all under vehicle

very slight amount of play in both front wheels

Fail 6 Jan 2014 146,178 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both exhaust manifold heat sheilds cracked

fuel and brake pipes corroded

slight play in steering box

surface corrosion all under vehicle

very slight amount of play in both front wheels

Pass 24 Jan 2013 144,846 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

oil situated all around the sump

rear diff damp

steering box damp

Fail 15 Jan 2013 144,846 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

oil situated all around the sump

rear diff damp

steering box damp

Pass 11 Jan 2012 143,234 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 141,571 miles

gearbox damp

oil leak

steering damp

Fail 12 Jan 2011 141,571 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

gearbox damp

oil leak

steering damp

Pass 10 Dec 2009 140,816 miles

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 3 Dec 2009 140,813 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 139,302 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

gearbox damp

oil leak all over the engine

rear diff damp

slight play in both the front wheels

steering damp

Fail 8 Dec 2008 139,302 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

gearbox damp

oil leak all over the engine

rear diff damp

slight play in both the front wheels

steering damp

Pass 21 Dec 2007 138,459 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

nearside front wiper blade is slightly shorter than it should be, however does clear the screen.

sign's of surface corrosion underneath vehicle,and around both front suspension inner wheel arch's. NOT holed

sterring box is damp, not leaking

very slight movement in the nearside front suspension arm top ball joint

Fail 11 Dec 2007 138,459 miles

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

sterring box is damp, not leaking

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

nearside front wiper blade is slightly shorter than it should be, however does clear the screen.

sign's of surface corrosion underneath vehicle,and around both front suspension inner wheel arch's. NOT holed

very slight movement in the nearside front suspension arm top ball joint

Pass 14 Dec 2006 137,439 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 137,439 miles

Nearside Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

brake wieght on avaible ,consuted mot helpline for advice and used viehcle wieght plus 140kg

slight play in steering box at road wheels

slight play in steering idler bush/arm

Pass 21 Dec 2005 136,212 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 136,211 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.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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DUT 388T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 450 in Blue with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 DUT 388T, 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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DUT 388T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 15 May 1979.

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