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1978 Mercedes-Benz 450 4.5L Petrol · XUX 723S

XUX 723S

1978 Mercedes-Benz 450 (4.5L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1978. Recorded mileage 55,116 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 17/11/2024
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1978
Engine
4520cc

XUX 723S Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 16/11/2023
  • 55,116 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (67%)
! Older vehicle
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XUX 723S Mileage History

  1. 18/11/202254,678 mi
  2. 16/11/202355,116 mi+438 mi
  3. 16/11/202355,116 mi

Average of roughly 441 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

XUX 723S MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1978 Mercedes-Benz 450 (XUX 723S) between November 2022 and November 2023.

The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 16 November 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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