MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,770 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
exhaust blow
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
showing signs of corrosion on rear
o/s front tyre low on tread on inner edge
o/s rear hand brake in needof adjustment
o/s rear inner wheel arch showing advanced corosion
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
o/s front tyre low on tread on inner edge
o/s rear hand brake in needof adjustment
o/s rear inner wheel arch showing advanced corosion
o/s/f headlamp aim slightly low & condensation in lamp.
oil leaks around engine area.
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 450?
Based on 6,678 MOT tests across 936 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DHR 998V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 450 in Blue with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 DHR 998V, 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 DHR 998V registered?
DHR 998V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 18 February 1980.
Is DHR 998V safe to buy?
The MOT history for DHR 998V shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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