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NSX 788T

1978 Mercedes-benz 450

Brown Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

117,660 mi
Last recorded117,660 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 1978 Mercedes-benz 45092,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNSX 788T
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 117,660 miles

Offside Front Floor/sill corroding.

Pass 27 Jun 2017 117,159 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 116,047 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 115,983 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Under wing at top shock absober mounting. (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 115,159 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 114,298 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 113,574 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 112,360 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 112,360 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 12 May 2011 111,522 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 108,714 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 107,831 miles

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

chassis and floor show signs of repair

Fail 31 Mar 2009 107,831 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

chassis and floor show signs of repair

Fail 30 Jan 2009 107,816 miles

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

diff oil leak

to many areas of corrosion to list

Pass 26 Nov 2007 106,322 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 106,261 miles

floor corroded at near side front jack point floor corroded at off side front jack point

Fail 9 Oct 2006 106,246 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

floor corroded at nsf/jack pointfloor corroded at osf jack point

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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NSX 788T is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 450 in Brown with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 NSX 788T, 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 NSX 788T registered?

NSX 788T is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 1 August 1978.

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