1979 Mercedes 4.5L Petrol · KIW 495
1979 Mercedes (4.5L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1979. Recorded mileage 78,121 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES
- Year / Origin
- 1979 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/05/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,121 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1979
- Engine
- 4520cc
KIW 495 Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/05/2024
- 78,121 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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KIW 495 Mileage History
- 01/06/200673,724 mi
- 02/05/200875,194 mi+1,470 mi
- 01/05/200975,667 mi+473 mi
- 07/05/201077,225 mi+1,558 mi
- 05/07/201277,750 mi+525 mi
- 05/07/201277,750 mi
- 18/05/202478,121 mi+371 mi
Average of roughly 245 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
KIW 495 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1979 Mercedes Unknown (KIW 495) between June 2006 and May 2024.
The record contains 6 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”; “Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)”.
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