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HWR 565T

1978 Mercedes-benz 450

Gold Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

111,020 mi
Last recorded111,020 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 1978 Mercedes-benz 45092,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHWR 565T
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1978
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 111,020 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

general corrosion

Pass 23 Apr 2014 111,001 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

general corrosion all underside of vehicle

washer bottle mounting bracket heavily coroded

Fail 16 Apr 2014 111,001 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

general corrosion all underside of vehicle

washer bottle mounting bracket heavily coroded

Pass 18 Apr 2013 110,678 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 110,327 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 110,627 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 May 2010 109,597 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 106,178 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 106,170 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2008 106,069 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 104,931 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 104,929 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Fail 19 Apr 2006 102,240 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 102,240 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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HWR 565T is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 450 in Gold with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HWR 565T, 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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HWR 565T is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 1 August 1978.

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