MOT Status
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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))
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))
Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
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))
Oil leak ()
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
engine and gearbox oil leaks
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
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
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
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
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
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
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
gearbox damp
oil leak
steering damp
Emissions not tested (7.0)
gearbox damp
oil leak
steering damp
Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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