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VIA 3315

1978 Mercedes-benz 450

Blue Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2017
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,757 mi
Last recorded88,757 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2016
Typical for 1978 Mercedes-benz 45092,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIA 3315
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2016 88,757 miles

all tyres under inflated

Fail 1 Apr 2016 88,757 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all tyres under inflated

Pass 18 Jul 2014 88,520 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 88,520 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 22 May 2013 88,394 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 88,394 miles

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

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

n/s/f flexi hose insecure

o/s/f flexi hose insecure

rear fog light not present

Pass 11 May 2012 88,332 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 88,332 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 May 2010 88,102 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 88,102 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

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

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

Nearside 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 87,891 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 87,891 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 87,668 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 87,668 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2006 87,207 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 87,147 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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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VIA 3315 is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 450 in Blue with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VIA 3315, 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 VIA 3315 registered?

VIA 3315 is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 16 October 1978.

Is VIA 3315 safe to buy?

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