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JBT 717S

1978 Mercedes-benz 450

Gold Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

57,095 mi
Last recorded57,095 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1978 Mercedes-benz 45092,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBT 717S
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1978
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 57,095 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 54,371 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 51,752 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 68,636 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 46,391 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 43,256 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 41,552 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 40,305 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front balance pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 4 May 2018 40,303 miles

Fuel pipe leaking at fuel pump (7.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 40,156 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 39,458 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 39,428 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front seats not secure in upright position.no mechanism present at time of test

Fail 29 Nov 2012 39,408 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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JBT 717S is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 450 in Gold with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 JBT 717S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JBT 717S registered?

JBT 717S is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 22 March 1978.

Is JBT 717S safe to buy?

The MOT history for JBT 717S shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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