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BVA 513V

1980 Mercedes-benz 450

Cream Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,403 mi
Last recorded81,403 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz 45088,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVA 513V
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1980
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 81,403 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 80,746 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 80,475 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid caliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 79,361 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 78,893 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 78,886 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill and floor (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Feb 2021 78,473 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 77,808 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 76,592 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2019 76,592 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 75,853 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Apr 2017 75,080 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 75,060 miles

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release Drivers buckle (5.2.5a)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 74,319 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion by bumper support (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 73,200 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 71,695 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 68,688 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 65,386 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 65,326 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front numberplate cracked.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust joint blowing slightly

Pass 21 May 2009 65,315 miles

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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BVA 513V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 450 in Cream with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BVA 513V, 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 BVA 513V registered?

BVA 513V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 13 February 1980.

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