MOT Status
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57,095 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
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))
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)
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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