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CFE 827S

1999 Mercedes-benz 450

Red Petrol 4500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2022
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

752,763 mi
Last recorded752,763 miles
Recorded on27 May 2021
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCFE 827S
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2021 752,763 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 752,760 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect left hand head light fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect left hand head light fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission from oil cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated parking brake not holding on ratchet (1.1.6 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

hazard warning lights not working

head lamp warning not working

Fail 22 Nov 2017 752,755 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Battery insecure also corrosion on battery tray (1.9.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket inappropriately repaired also corroded (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under bonnet/inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing footwell (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg to inner wing (2.4.A.3)

corrosion on all brake discs

fog lamp switch not working correctly

Pass 26 Jul 2010 752,735 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 16 Jul 2010 752,734 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 752,734 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 752,734 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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CFE 827S is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 450 in Red with a 4,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 CFE 827S, 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 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz 450 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CFE 827S is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 9 June 1999.

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