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EKR 606T

1979 Mercedes-benz 450

Green Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2015
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,082 mi
Last recorded144,082 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2014
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz 45095,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKR 606T
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2014 144,082 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 144,053 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 143,951 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 143,938 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 143,937 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside and nearside rear tyres perishing

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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EKR 606T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 450 in Green with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EKR 606T, 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 EKR 606T registered?

EKR 606T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 21 March 1979.

Is EKR 606T safe to buy?

The MOT history for EKR 606T shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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