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CIL 106

1980 Mercedes-benz 450

Purple Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

74,128 mi
Last recorded74,128 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz 45088,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCIL 106
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1980
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 74,128 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 (1.1.11 (c))

under-seal used underneath vehicle overall

Pass 23 Nov 2016 74,099 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all undersealed (3.6.B.4d)

Coolant leak ()

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

all chassis/both sills corroded/undersealed

all coil springs corroded

all prescribed areas corroded

all suspension components corroded/undersealed

all welding repairs heavily undersealed unable to fully inspect

both front inner arches corroded/under bonnet

brake pipes corroded/undersealed

offside headlamp dim

underside of vehicle some areas appear filled

Fail 22 Nov 2016 74,098 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all undersealed (3.6.B.4d)

Coolant leak ()

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

all chassis/both sills corroded/undersealed

all coil springs corroded

all prescribed areas corroded

all suspension components corroded/undersealed

all welding repairs heavily undersealed unable to fully inspect

both front inner arches corroded/under bonnet

brake pipes corroded/undersealed

offside headlamp dim

underside of vehicle some areas appear filled

Fail 9 Sep 2016 74,809 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill area (2.4.A.3)

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front inner arch corroded

all brake hoses undersealed

all brake pipes slightly corroded and undersealed

all prescribed areas corroded

all suspension components slightly corroded

both sides sills / floors / chassis corroded heavily under sealed

coil spring corroded all 4 and undersealed (2.4.C.1b)

whole under side of car undersealed some points appear filled

Pass 5 Jun 2015 73,840 miles

all coil springs corroded

all pipes underseald

underside of car undersealed

Pass 19 Mar 2014 72,781 miles

both sills corroded

both wipers smeary

brake pipes/ fuil pipes / underside car undersealed

prescribed ares apears repaired filled undersealed to fully inspect

rear chassis corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2014 72,781 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

both sills corroded

both wipers smeary

brake pipes / fuel pipes / underside car undersealed

prescribed areas apear repaired filled undersealed unable to fully inspect

rear chassis corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2012 72,741 miles

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

all prescribed areas slightly corroded

both sills appeared fillered / undersealed, unable to fully inspect

fuel filter / pump damp, strong smell of fuel, but no leak found during test. Attention required

several areas appear fillered and heavily undersealed, unable to fully inspect

Fail 13 Aug 2012 72,740 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

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

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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

all prescribed areas slightly corroded

both sills appeared fillered / undersealed, unable to fully inspect

fuel filter / pump damp, strong smell of fuel, but no leak found during test. Attention required

several areas appear fillered and heavily undersealed, unable to fully inspect

Pass 12 Sep 2011 72,217 miles

previous advbisories apply test number 468535551240

Fail 12 Sep 2011 72,217 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

all coil springs slightly corroded

all conponents slightly corroded

all prescribed area heavily undersealed

all prescribed areas slightly corroded

all suspension areas slightly corroded

both floors corroded / holed but not within prescribed areas

both floors slightly corroded

both sills slightly corroded

exhaust rubbers deteriorated

inside all arches slightly corroded / heavily undersealed

n/s wiper split

several areas appear fillered but heavily undersealed so cant be sure, benifit given

whole underside covered in rubber undersealer, unable to fully inspect, benifit given

Pass 10 Sep 2010 71,663 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 71,663 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both front floor areas slight rust

n/s/f inner wing slight rust

o/s/f inner wing slight rust

underside of vehicle has been undersealed in various areas,unable to fully inspect type/method of repairs

Pass 5 Aug 2009 71,291 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 71,291 miles

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

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

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 69,998 miles

Both front brake hose ferruls corroded

Drivers seat belt slow too retract

Nearside headlamp reflector deteriorated

Nearside rear brake pipe too hose corroded

Nearside rear caliper brake pipe corroded

Offside front brake pipe corroded

Offside wiper blade splitting

Fail 31 Jul 2008 69,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Both front brake hose ferruls corroded

Both rear caliper brake pipes corroded

Drivers seat belt slow too retract

Nearside headlamp reflector deteriorated

Nearside rear brake pipe too hose corroded

Offside front brake pipe corroded

Offside rear brake hose ferruls corroded

Offside rear brake pipe too hose corroded too borderline

Offside wiper blade splitting

Pass 24 Apr 2007 67,699 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 67,626 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 67,626 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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CIL 106 is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 450 in Purple with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CIL 106, 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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CIL 106 is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 30 December 1980.

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