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BYC 664B

1980 Mercedes-benz 450

Red Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,268 mi
Last recorded81,268 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2011
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz 45088,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYC 664B
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2011 81,268 miles

offside rear tyre sidewall slight splits.

Pass 31 Mar 2009 79,734 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 77,598 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 77,587 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Inner Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

o/s mirror lens poor condition

o/s/f tyre sidewall perished

speedo illumination not working

Pass 1 Jun 2006 77,509 miles

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

osr light lens damaged

osr wheelarch corroded

slight bind rear brakes

Pass 7 Jun 2005 77,385 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

offside rear indicator lens damaged

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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BYC 664B is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 450 in Red with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BYC 664B, 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 BYC 664B registered?

BYC 664B is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 3 January 1980.

Is BYC 664B safe to buy?

The MOT history for BYC 664B shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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