WD1 - MERCEDES-BENZ 450
MOT: ExemptGB
·Last updated 16 days ago
The Mercedes-Benz 450, often referred to simply as the 450, is a notable model within the esteemed Mercedes-Benz lineup. Renowned for its blend of luxury and performance, this vehicle exemplifies the brand’s commitment to engineering excellence. Manufactured during the late 20th century, the 450 features a robust engine and advanced technology for its time, reflecting Mercedes-Benz’s reputation for durability and innovation. Its distinctive design and high-quality interior make it a sought-after classic among enthusiasts. The model’s specifications, including engine capacity and safety features, highlight its status as a premium executive car. Overall, the Mercedes-Benz 450 remains a symbol of German engineering prowess and timeless elegance.
Vehicle Overview
Technical Details
Environmental Impact
Status & Compliance
Data provided by DVLA
MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 27 MOT tests
This Mercedes-Benz 450, registered WD1, was manufactured in 1977 and first registered in February 1977. It has a black exterior and is equipped with a 4,520cc petrol engine. The vehicle is MOT exempt and currently holds a valid MOT until 21 August 2025, with the latest test conducted on 13 August 2024. It has recorded a mileage of 157,974 miles. The car is taxed. No advisory notes were recorded during the latest MOT test. Further mechanical details are not specified.
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
27
Passed Tests
18
Failed Tests
9
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 13 August 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 157,974 mi
Expires: 21 August 2025
Failed - 12 August 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 157,972 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Passed - 22 August 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 157,447 mi
Expires: 21 August 2024
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner track joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement end bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed - 28 July 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 156,786 mi
Expires: 12 August 2023
Minor Defects:
- Minor Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory n/s boot floor corrosion
Failed - 28 July 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 156,786 mi
Minor Defects:
- Minor Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory n/s boot floor corrosion
Passed - 11 August 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 155,528 mi
Expires: 12 August 2022
Minor Defects:
- Minor Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking/perished outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory corrosion o/s rear inner wheel arch to boot floor
Passed - 13 August 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 155,167 mi
Expires: 12 August 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory corrosion o/s rear inner wheel arch to boot floor
Passed - 23 April 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 155,022 mi
Expires: 22 October 2020
Minor Defects:
- Minor Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory inner boot floor slight corrosion
Passed - 20 November 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 154,999 mi
Expires: 19 November 2018
Passed - 12 October 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 154,924 mi
Expires: 11 October 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Failed - 28 September 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 154,900 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Major Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracking side wall to tread area (4.1.D.1b)
- Major Ball joint has excessive play middle steering arm o/s ball joint (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Passed - 24 August 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 154,876 mi
Expires: 22 September 2016
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracking tread area (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 22 September 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 154,852 mi
Expires: 22 September 2015
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Failed - 10 September 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 154,736 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Passed - 10 September 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 154,736 mi
Expires: 22 September 2014
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Passed - 19 September 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 154,571 mi
Expires: 22 September 2013
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Failed - 17 September 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 154,550 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Passed - 21 September 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 153,853 mi
Expires: 22 September 2012
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- Advisory Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Failed - 14 September 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 153,824 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
- Major Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- Advisory Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Passed - 23 September 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 153,606 mi
Expires: 22 September 2011
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Failed - 25 August 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 153,575 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Major Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Major Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Major Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- Major Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Passed - 22 September 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 153,462 mi
Expires: 21 September 2010
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Failed - 18 September 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 153,438 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Passed - 08 September 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 152,539 mi
Expires: 20 September 2009
Passed - 13 September 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 150,808 mi
Expires: 20 September 2008
Passed - 21 September 2006
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 150,169 mi
Expires: 20 September 2007
Failed - 06 September 2006
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 150,147 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- Major Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- Major Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
- Major Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
- Major Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Major Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
- Major Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Major Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
- Major Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for WD1?
This vehicle is MOT exempt.
What is the tax status of WD1?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 August 2025.
What are the specifications of WD1?
This is a 1977 MERCEDES-BENZ 450 in Black. It runs on Petrol with a 4520cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of WD1?
Environmental data not available for this vehicle.