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CFR 356V

1980 Mercedes-benz 450

White Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

132,848 mi
Last recorded132,848 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz 45088,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCFR 356V
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2024 132,848 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2023 132,771 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

under side of vehicle showing signs of corrosion in various places.

Pass 13 May 2022 132,689 miles

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded but not within prescribed area

Nearside Front Inner wing corroded but not within prescribed area

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 May 2021 132,570 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 11 May 2021 132,570 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis at antiroll bar D bush mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 May 2020 132,438 miles

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded but not within prescribed area(under bonnet)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (innerwheel arch) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis at antiroll bar bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 132,370 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 132,298 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 132,217 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 132,138 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 131,970 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 131,700 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 131,700 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 131,639 miles

corrosion offside front but not near any points

corrosion on nearside front under bonnet

nearside rear seatbelt not fitted

slight corrosion nearside rear

Fail 30 Apr 2008 131,636 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

corrosion offside front but not near any points

corrosion on nearside front under bonnet

nearside rear seatbelt not fitted

slight corrosion nearside rear

Pass 30 Apr 2007 131,597 miles

all brake pipes showing signs of corosion

slight bind to all brakes

under body showing signs of corossion in verious places

Pass 27 Apr 2006 131,450 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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CFR 356V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 450 in White with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 CFR 356V, 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 CFR 356V registered?

CFR 356V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 26 May 1980.

Is CFR 356V safe to buy?

The MOT history for CFR 356V shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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