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CBW 102V

1980 Mercedes-benz 450

Gold Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,362 mi
Last recorded80,362 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz 45088,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCBW 102V
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1980
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2018 80,362 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floorings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 79,863 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 79,835 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 79,787 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 79,787 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 79,692 miles

all tyres/side walls cracking/perished

general body condition undernearth showing signs of corrosion/bushes perished

Pass 2 Jul 2011 79,569 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

all tyres cracking

slight corrosion to n/s/f floor to outer sill (not perscibed area

slight corrosion to o/s inner wingtrim non perscibed area

Pass 3 Apr 2010 79,368 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 79,350 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant level was low, topped up to carry out emission test

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 79,337 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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CBW 102V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 450 in Gold with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CBW 102V, 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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CBW 102V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 1 February 1980.

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