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DBB 282V

1980 Mercedes-benz 450

Blue Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,759 mi
Last recorded104,759 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2010
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz 45088,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBB 282V
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2010 104,759 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 103,468 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 102,517 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 102,516 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Aug 2007 102,490 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 100,599 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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DBB 282V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 450 in Blue with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DBB 282V, 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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What year was DBB 282V registered?

DBB 282V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 1 June 1980.

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The MOT history for DBB 282V shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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