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HWR 438T

1978 Mercedes-benz 450

Blue Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

40,223 mi
Last recorded40,223 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2022
Typical for 1978 Mercedes-benz 45092,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHWR 438T
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2022 40,223 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 39,111 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

underside and components covered in wax oil

Fail 19 Apr 2021 39,110 miles

Indicator switch inoperative both sides switch does not stay in on position (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

engine oil level low

underside and components covered in wax oil

Pass 3 Apr 2018 36,989 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 36,814 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 36,807 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 36,704 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 36,617 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 36,607 miles

All 4 tyres are cracking on the sidewalls.

Pass 4 Apr 2011 36,599 miles

O/S/R & N/S/R tyres cracking around the circumference.

Pass 21 Jan 2010 36,589 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 35,691 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 35,515 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 35,505 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 27 May 2006 34,353 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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HWR 438T is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 450 in Blue with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 HWR 438T, 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 HWR 438T registered?

HWR 438T is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is HWR 438T safe to buy?

The MOT history for HWR 438T shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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