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AFE 630A

1979 Mercedes-benz 450

Blue Lpg 6900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2013
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,111 mi
Last recorded71,111 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2012
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz 45095,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFE 630A
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine6,900cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2012 71,111 miles

battery insecure

both side front floors rusty

both side front inner and outer sill rusty

near side front inner wing rusty

oil leak from engine

vehicle underside showing signs of surface rust

Pass 5 Jul 2007 72,779 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 71,097 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both side inner sills to wheel arches rusty

both side outer sills showing signs of rust

evidence of vehicle being parked up for a very long time

oil leak from engine

water leak from engine

Fail 5 May 2006 71,097 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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AFE 630A is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 450 in Blue with a 6,900cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1979 Mercedes-benz 450 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 95,638 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 AFE 630A, 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 47 years old, this Mercedes-benz 450 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AFE 630A registered?

AFE 630A is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 1 February 1979.

Is AFE 630A safe to buy?

The MOT history for AFE 630A shows 4 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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