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DDS 739L

1991 Mercedes-benz 450

Silver Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,208 mi
Last recorded83,208 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDDS 739L
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2015 83,208 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 May 2013 82,997 miles

slight wear on sub frame bushes

Pass 28 Apr 2012 82,760 miles

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

Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight blockage nearside front winscreen washer jet

Pass 15 Apr 2011 82,537 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight movement front sub frame bushes

Fail 4 Mar 2011 82,534 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front outer sill corroded

slight movement at front sub frame bushes

Pass 12 Sep 2009 82,073 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 81,778 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

fuel line clip at rear deteriorated

Pass 15 Aug 2007 81,092 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 81,047 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

exhaust at rear deteriorated

offside rear slight brake bind

Pass 22 Jul 2005 80,854 miles

front subframe bushes slight play not excessive

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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DDS 739L is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 450 in Silver with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DDS 739L, 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 35 years old, this Mercedes-benz 450 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DDS 739L registered?

DDS 739L is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 15 November 1991.

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