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ANC 902A

1980 Mercedes-benz 450

Black Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,708 mi
Last recorded105,708 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2011
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz 45088,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANC 902A
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2011 105,708 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 105,700 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 105,173 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

Rear brake air pipes slightly corroded

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Suspension pipes corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2010 105,173 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Fuel pipes corroded

Rear brake air pipes slightly corroded

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Suspension pipes corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2009 105,105 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear 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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ANC 902A is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 450 in Black with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ANC 902A, 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

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What year was ANC 902A registered?

ANC 902A is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 30 June 1980.

Is ANC 902A safe to buy?

The MOT history for ANC 902A shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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