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EMV 454T

1979 Mercedes-benz 450

Green Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

19,505 mi
Last recorded19,505 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2015
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz 45095,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEMV 454T
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2015 19,505 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 19,505 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 18,902 miles

Rear silencer corroding.

Pass 4 Apr 2013 18,838 miles

Rear silencer corroded.

Fail 29 Feb 2012 18,774 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear silencer hevely corroded.

Pass 29 Feb 2012 18,774 miles

Rear silencer hevely corroded.

Pass 21 Mar 2011 18,654 miles

Rear silencer corroded and rear rubbers starting to perish.

Slight oil leak near/around power steering box.

Pass 3 Mar 2010 18,292 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 18,181 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 18,181 miles

Offside Outer Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 17,880 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 17,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

All tyres perished on side walls

Pass 8 Feb 2007 17,869 miles

All tyres starting to perish.

Pass 8 Feb 2006 17,707 miles

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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EMV 454T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 450 in Green with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EMV 454T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EMV 454T registered?

EMV 454T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is EMV 454T safe to buy?

The MOT history for EMV 454T shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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