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CLZ 4856

1980 Mercedes-benz 450

Green Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

99,761 mi
Last recorded99,761 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz 45088,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCLZ 4856
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 99,761 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

both sills corroded

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

general under body corrosion

Pass 21 Apr 2017 99,527 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 99,481 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All 4 (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

General chassis corrosion

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

both outer sills general corrosion

oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2015 98,883 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 27 Mar 2015 98,883 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 98,088 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 97,408 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

fuel hoses badly perished

Fail 5 Feb 2013 97,396 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

fuel hoses badly perished

Pass 13 Feb 2012 96,372 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 95,330 miles

Oil leak

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 94,173 miles

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

petrol hose at petrol saver perished

Fail 30 Jan 2010 94,173 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

petrol hose at petrol saver perished

Pass 16 Dec 2008 92,654 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 89,730 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 88,422 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 88,409 miles

Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2005 88,241 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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CLZ 4856 is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 450 in Green with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CLZ 4856, 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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CLZ 4856 is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 8 October 1980.

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