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ERC 634T

1978 Mercedes-benz 450

Blue Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

97,931 mi
Last recorded97,931 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 1978 Mercedes-benz 45092,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERC 634T
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 97,931 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 96,003 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 94,750 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 94,748 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 94,360 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Jun 2015 94,353 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 May 2014 94,047 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

front number plate cracked

Pass 29 May 2014 94,047 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 22 Mar 2013 93,708 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Int fault rear fog tell tale

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2012 93,649 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 93,518 miles

corrosion to inner and outer sills and wheelarches

slight play in steering components

Pass 26 Apr 2010 93,125 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 92,959 miles

small hole in offside rear inner sill

Pass 28 Apr 2008 92,846 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 92,692 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 92,465 miles

SLIGHT CORROSION O/S/R LOWER SUSPENSION MOUNTING

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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ERC 634T is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 450 in Blue with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 ERC 634T, 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

How do I check the history of ERC 634T?

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What year was ERC 634T registered?

ERC 634T is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 13 November 1978.

Is ERC 634T safe to buy?

The MOT history for ERC 634T shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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