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DYO 333V

1979 Mercedes-benz 450

Silver Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

89,568 mi
Last recorded89,568 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz 45095,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDYO 333V
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 89,568 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 89,567 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury corroded inner wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 88,916 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel in steering box slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 28,137 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play hub (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2019 28,137 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play bearing hub (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 88,517 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 88,517 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 88,239 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Dec 2016 88,239 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 4.82% vol. (7.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam AIM TO BE TESTED (1.7.5a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 86,270 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Oct 2014 82,918 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 82,918 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2013 79,136 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2013 79,136 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2012 76,152 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2012 76,152 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 69,369 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 65,278 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 65,273 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 54,060 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 54,056 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 53,842 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 53,842 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 53,735 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 53,211 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 53,203 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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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DYO 333V is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 450 in Silver with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 DYO 333V, 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 DYO 333V registered?

DYO 333V is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 30 October 1979.

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