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BAD 114B

1980 Mercedes-benz 450

Blue Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,942 mi
Last recorded73,942 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2009
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz 45088,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAD 114B
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2009 73,942 miles

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

corrosion in boot and spare wheel carrier

fuel pipes at rear cracked

n/s/ & o/s front inner wheel arches corroded not within 30 cm of a suspension component or prescibed area

Fail 16 Apr 2009 73,942 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

corrosion in boot & spare wheel carrier

n/s/ & o/s front inner wheel arches corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2008 73,939 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Lower Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

corrosion in boot and spare wheel carrier

fuel pipes at rear cracked

n/s & o/s front inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2007 72,615 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 72,427 miles

near side rear corrosion repair,signs of fibreglass but all looks solid !!!!!

Fail 21 Aug 2006 72,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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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BAD 114B is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 450 in Blue with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 BAD 114B, 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 BAD 114B registered?

BAD 114B is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 21 February 1980.

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