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690 MCG

1980 Mercedes-benz 450

White Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2011
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

50,826 mi
Last recorded50,826 miles
Recorded on25 May 2010
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz 45088,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration690 MCG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2010 50,826 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 50,826 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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690 MCG is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 450 in White with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 690 MCG, 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 690 MCG registered?

690 MCG is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 18 March 1980.

Is 690 MCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 690 MCG shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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