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780 D

1980 Mercedes-benz 450

Silver Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,131 mi
Last recorded139,131 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz 45088,469 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration780 D
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2023 139,131 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 139,050 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 138,934 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 138,897 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 138,201 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 138,145 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 138,145 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Pass 6 May 2015 137,944 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 137,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2014 137,744 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 137,606 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 137,574 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front sill and floor sections corroded and holed both n/s and o/s.

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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780 D is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 450 in Silver with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 780 D, 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 780 D registered?

780 D is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 30 May 1980.

Is 780 D safe to buy?

The MOT history for 780 D shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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