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4401 JW

1980 Mercedes-benz 450

Blue Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2023
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

26,329 mi
Last recorded26,329 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2022
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz 45088,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4401 JW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2022 26,329 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 26,227 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 25,423 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 25,316 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 25,312 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 24,026 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 24,026 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 23,956 miles

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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4401 JW is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 450 in Blue with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1980 Mercedes-benz 450 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 88,469 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 4401 JW, 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 46 years old, this Mercedes-benz 450 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 4401 JW registered?

4401 JW is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 20 February 1980.

Is 4401 JW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 4401 JW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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