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BDZ 6485

1980 Mercedes-benz 450

Green Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,288 mi
Last recorded101,288 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz 45088,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDZ 6485
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 101,288 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion to n/s front inner sill

Fail 13 Jul 2021 98,299 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (Link pipe) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (Engine) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (Gearbox) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (Back Box) (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 98,027 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 97,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 96,674 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 96,674 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 96,249 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 95,931 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 95,728 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 94,940 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 94,454 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion n/s/f outer sill

Fail 22 Jul 2013 94,427 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion n/s/f outer sill

Fail 8 Nov 2007 93,515 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

front cross member road springs and suspension components corroded

n/s/f jacking piont corroded

rear suspension components including road springs corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2007 93,515 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

front cross member road springs and suspension components corroded

n/s/f jacking piont corroded

rear suspension components including road springs corroded

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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BDZ 6485 is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 450 in Green with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BDZ 6485, 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 BDZ 6485 registered?

BDZ 6485 is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 1 May 1980.

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