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DHR 998V

1980 Mercedes-benz 450

Blue Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

131,770 mi
Last recorded131,770 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz 45088,469 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDHR 998V
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019 131,770 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 Jul 2019 131,723 miles

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))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 131,016 miles

exhaust blow

Pass 18 Jul 2017 129,603 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 129,553 miles

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)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 128,843 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

showing signs of corrosion on rear

Pass 5 Jul 2014 127,450 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 123,954 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2010 123,919 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 114,666 miles

o/s/f headlamp aim slightly low & condensation in lamp.

oil leaks around engine area.

Pass 12 May 2007 112,573 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 104,207 miles
Fail 16 May 2005 97,305 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DHR 998V registered?

DHR 998V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 18 February 1980.

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