MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,211 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 450?
Based on 6,678 MOT tests across 936 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GIL 4265 is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 450 in Green with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 GIL 4265, 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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What year was GIL 4265 registered?
GIL 4265 is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 1 March 1978.
Is GIL 4265 safe to buy?
The MOT history for GIL 4265 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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