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TBC 8

2012 Mercedes-benz 450

White Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests32 (25 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate78.1%

Mileage

95,438 mi
Last recorded95,438 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTBC 8
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

25 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 95,438 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2025 22,884 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 22,590 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 22,036 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 95,360 miles

Nearside Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on or by manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Exhaust mounting defective still supporting (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 20,546 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 19,252 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 95,263 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2021 95,263 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired by anti-roll bar mount outer not welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 17,132 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 95,249 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded by jacking point inner and outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 16,490 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 95,225 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 15,619 miles

Under seal coated all on the underside of the vehicle

Pass 10 Nov 2017 14,388 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 94,771 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake disc back plate rusting away

Pass 10 Nov 2016 13,008 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 94,682 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake disc back plate coroded

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 94,680 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti roll bar mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake disc back plate coroded

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 11,767 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 94,676 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

p-a-s belts loose

Pass 7 Aug 2014 94,657 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

power steering belts are slack.

Pass 6 Jun 2011 93,688 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 93,686 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2009 93,335 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2009 93,330 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 92,661 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2008 92,624 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 92,155 miles

exstensive previous welding repairs through out

Fail 11 Sep 2007 92,148 miles

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

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

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

enstensive previous welding repairs

Pass 29 Aug 2006 90,945 miles

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

previous welding repairs to floors and inner wings

Fail 17 Aug 2006 90,896 miles

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

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

previous welding repairs to underside of vehicle

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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TBC 8 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz 450 in White with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.1%.

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 TBC 8, 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 14 years old, this Mercedes-benz 450 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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TBC 8 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 19 November 2012.

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