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PEZ 181

1978 Mercedes-benz 450

Silver Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

114,229 mi
Last recorded114,229 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2018
Typical for 1978 Mercedes-benz 45092,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPEZ 181
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1978
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc
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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2018 114,229 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 114,229 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2017 113,944 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 113,936 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 113,631 miles

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

both front suspension turrets corroding.

Pass 15 Sep 2014 113,110 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 112,154 miles

offside front & nearside front spring housing corroding at joint to chassis legs. May need repairing next year.

Fail 2 Oct 2013 112,154 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside front & nearside front spring housing corroding at joint to chassis legs. May need repairing next year.

Pass 3 Oct 2012 111,845 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 111,838 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

a/c belt very loose.

both rear exhaust mounts perished.

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 12 Oct 2011 109,677 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 109,677 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight exhaust blow from n/s front pipe joint.

Pass 7 Sep 2010 108,685 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 107,476 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 105,424 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 103,895 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 101,941 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 101,941 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2005 100,883 miles

all four tyres low on tread.

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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PEZ 181 is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 450 in Silver with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 PEZ 181, 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 PEZ 181 registered?

PEZ 181 is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 20 October 1978.

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