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BOR 120V

1979 Mercedes-benz 450

Red Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2015
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,674 mi
Last recorded76,674 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2014
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz 45095,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOR 120V
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2014 76,674 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 76,640 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 76,554 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 76,554 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

all four tyre side walls are starting to crack.

Fail 1 Mar 2006 76,485 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

All four tyres starting to perish on outer edge of tread.

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

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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BOR 120V is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 450 in Red with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 BOR 120V, 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.

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What year was BOR 120V registered?

BOR 120V is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 2 August 1979.

Is BOR 120V safe to buy?

The MOT history for BOR 120V 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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