MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,246 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
acc pedal has plastic heel missing
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
acc pedal has plastic heel missing
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
rear chassis corroded
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
rear chassis corroded
Nearside Inner Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Inner Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
front and rear coil springs corroded
front window regulators inop
surface corrosion on n/s/f chassis
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Inner Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Inner Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Inner Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
brake warning light staying on
front and rear coil springs corroded
front window regulators inop
surface corrosion on n/s/f chassis
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Rear exhaust back section has a mount missing but is still supported by another mount
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Rear exhaust back section has a mount missing but is still supported by another mount
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
front and rear reg plates wrong colour
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
front and rear registration plates wrong colour
nearside & offside rear chassis rails corroding near suspension mounts
nearside rear tyre wall cracking
offside front chassis rail corroding within suspension mount
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 450?
Based on 6,678 MOT tests across 936 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PIW 1961 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 PIW 1961, 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 PIW 1961 registered?
PIW 1961 is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 25 August 1978.
Is PIW 1961 safe to buy?
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