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BRN 623V

1980 Mercedes-benz 450

Blue Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

60,494 mi
Last recorded60,494 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz 45088,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRN 623V
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 60,494 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill / floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill / floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 60,137 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 59,902 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 59,614 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 59,613 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust rubber mountings cracking (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 59,319 miles

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 59,097 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 58,861 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 58,568 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2018 58,568 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Sound deadening material not fully secure underbonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 58,135 miles

Nearside Front Tyre showing age related cracks

Nearside Rear Tyre showing age related cracks

Offside Front Tyre showing age related cracks

Offside Rear Tyre showing age related cracks

Oil leak

Fail 2 Aug 2017 58,135 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel pump union (7.2.3)

Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective Washer pump on continually (1.7.2)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Tyre showing age related cracks

Nearside Rear Tyre showing age related cracks

Offside Front Tyre showing age related cracks

Offside Rear Tyre showing age related cracks

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2016 57,828 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 57,826 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak n/s of engine.

Nearside Front not checked, wheel binding.

Pass 8 Jun 2015 57,666 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 57,471 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 56,967 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 56,956 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 11 Aug 2012 56,949 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 56,278 miles

n/s front brake binding slightly.

Fail 23 Jun 2011 56,276 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s front brake binding slightly.

Pass 10 Jun 2010 56,008 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2009 55,805 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 55,805 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 55,492 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 54,690 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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BRN 623V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 450 in Blue with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BRN 623V, 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 BRN 623V registered?

BRN 623V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 19 February 1980.

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