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450 FVN

1980 Mercedes-benz 450

White Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,806 mi
Last recorded90,806 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz 45088,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration450 FVN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 6 Aug 2025 90,806 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 90,485 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 90,146 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 89,866 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 89,627 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 89,526 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 89,140 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 88,986 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 88,231 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 87,680 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 87,299 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 86,844 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 86,685 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 86,244 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 85,781 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 85,456 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 May 2009 84,963 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 84,057 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 82,547 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 82,026 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front disces slightly corroded on inner edge

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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450 FVN is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 450 in White with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 450 FVN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 450 FVN?

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What year was 450 FVN registered?

450 FVN is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 18 June 1980.

Is 450 FVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for 450 FVN shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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