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EWW 454T

1979 Mercedes-benz 420

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2019
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

56,806 mi
Last recorded56,806 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz 420102,497 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEWW 454T
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2018 56,806 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 58,754 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 56,739 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 56,714 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 56,666 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 56,634 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 56,634 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 56,406 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 56,007 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 55,995 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 29 Jul 2009 55,866 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 55,513 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 54,676 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 53,200 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 52,278 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 420?

Based on 24,311 MOT tests across 2,343 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
809
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
2,343
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 577
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 565
brake binding 530
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 479
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EWW 454T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 420 in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 1979 Mercedes-benz 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 102,497 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 420 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 647 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EWW 454T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 420 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 47 years old, this Mercedes-benz 420 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EWW 454T registered?

EWW 454T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 12 February 1979.

Is EWW 454T safe to buy?

The MOT history for EWW 454T shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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