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EGX 217T

1978 Mercedes-benz 450

Silver Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

124,703 mi
Last recorded124,703 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2016
Typical for 1978 Mercedes-benz 45092,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGX 217T
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1978
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2016 124,703 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 124,703 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 2 Dec 2014 124,572 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 124,572 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 124,169 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 123,927 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 123,531 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 123,530 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

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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EGX 217T is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 450 in Silver with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1978 Mercedes-benz 450 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 92,692 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 EGX 217T, 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 48 years old, this Mercedes-benz 450 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EGX 217T registered?

EGX 217T is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is EGX 217T safe to buy?

The MOT history for EGX 217T shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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