1978 Mercedes-Benz 450 4.5L Petrol · CWC 501T
1978 Mercedes-Benz 450 (4.5L, petrol). First registered 09 Nov 1978. Recorded mileage 66,373 miles. MOT expired on 08 Oct 2018. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 450
- Year / Origin
- 1978 · Bangor
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Oct 2018
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,373 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CWC 501T Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2017
- 66,373 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CWC 501T MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1978 Mercedes-Benz 450 (CWC 501T) between April 2006 and October 2017.
The record contains 6 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 October 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”; “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”; “Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”.
CWC 501T Mileage History
- 11/04/200654,563 mi
- 29/04/200654,563 mi
- 18/04/200754,739 mi+176 mi
- 27/06/200855,348 mi+609 mi
- 30/06/200855,348 mi
- 26/10/201565,959 mi+10,611 mi
- 02/09/201666,021 mi+62 mi
- 09/10/201766,373 mi+352 mi
Average of roughly 1,027 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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