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NOY 84V

1979 Mercedes-benz 450

Blue Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

112,649 mi
Last recorded112,649 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2016
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz 45095,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNOY 84V
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2016 112,649 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion corroded and cracking (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake caliper modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear brake caliper repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion corroded seal (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake caliper repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear brake caliper repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 112,649 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion corroded and cracking (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake caliper modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear brake caliper repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion corroded seal (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake caliper repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear brake caliper repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 112,086 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 112,340 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front A panel and front floor corroded outside prescribed areas

Pass 14 Apr 2008 112,036 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 112,035 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 111,230 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 110,692 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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NOY 84V is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 450 in Blue with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1979 Mercedes-benz 450 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 95,638 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 NOY 84V, 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 47 years old, this Mercedes-benz 450 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NOY 84V is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 8 August 1979.

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