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PNP 547T

1978 Mercedes-benz 450

Red Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2021
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,026 mi
Last recorded72,026 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2020
Typical for 1978 Mercedes-benz 45092,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPNP 547T
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc
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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 13 Feb 2020 72,026 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Seat belt slightly damaged both n/s and o/s seat belts have slight damage and fraying to the webbing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill slight corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive slight diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2015 71,383 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2013 71,013 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Gearbox oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 70,387 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear section of exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2011 69,799 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 69,264 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

oil leak around gear box

oil leak around rear axle

Pass 30 Apr 2008 68,262 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 May 2007 68,121 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 May 2006 68,046 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

surface corrosion in both front inner wheel arches

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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PNP 547T is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 450 in Red with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PNP 547T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PNP 547T registered?

PNP 547T is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 1 August 1978.

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