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UVH 111T

1978 Mercedes-benz 450

Silver Petrol 6834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

108,593 mi
Last recorded108,593 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 1978 Mercedes-benz 45092,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUVH 111T
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1978
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,834cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 108,593 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 102,116 miles

Nearside front suspension hose / pipe has slight leak

Nearside front suspension strut slightly damp

Pass 4 Nov 2019 101,348 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 100,078 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Oct 2014 100,077 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 99,205 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 97,252 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 97,207 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 97,194 miles

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 96,991 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 3 Jul 2009 96,991 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 29 Jun 2009 96,973 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

fuel residue under vehicle

Pass 16 Jul 2008 96,732 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 14 Jul 2007 95,459 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 95,454 miles

Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 90,258 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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UVH 111T is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 450 in Silver with a 6,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UVH 111T, 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 UVH 111T registered?

UVH 111T is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 31 December 1978.

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