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FUS 29S

1978 Mercedes-benz 450

Green Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

83,301 mi
Last recorded83,301 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 1978 Mercedes-benz 45092,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFUS 29S
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 83,301 miles

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 82,733 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 81,218 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 80,417 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

oil leak

Fail 28 Sep 2015 80,415 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2014 78,972 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 75,816 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2013 75,816 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 65,227 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 May 2011 60,698 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 59,889 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 51,407 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 50,282 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 50,282 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 49,422 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 49,390 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 48,059 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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FUS 29S is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 450 in Green with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 FUS 29S, 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.

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FUS 29S is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 23 January 1978.

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