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ABW 332M

1999 Mercedes-benz 450

Red Petrol 4500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,232 mi
Last recorded168,232 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2022
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 332M
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2022 168,232 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 168,224 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure FRONT AND REAR TYRES SPLIT AND SEPARATION EVIDENT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2019 167,598 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 166,961 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 166,953 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings OSF SILL AND DRIVERS FLOOR HOLES WITH CORROSION (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Wish one bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Jul 2017 166,077 miles

rear subframe bushes perishing

Pass 28 Sep 2016 165,479 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 164,338 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 162,177 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

front subframe nearside front mounting bush deteriating

front subframe rear mounting bushes slight play

rear brake pads are low

Fail 30 May 2014 162,155 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

front subframe nearside front mounting bush deteriating

front subframe rear mounting bushes slight play

rear brake pads are low

slight distortion front brakes

tyres under inflated

Pass 18 Jun 2013 161,534 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Jun 2013 161,530 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 160,666 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 160,554 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 160,253 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 160,253 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 159,917 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 159,917 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 159,739 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 159,249 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 159,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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ABW 332M is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 450 in Red with a 4,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ABW 332M, 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 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz 450 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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ABW 332M is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 23 July 1999.

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The MOT history for ABW 332M shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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