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EDW 84R

1980 Mercedes-benz 450

Brown Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

12,063 mi
Last recorded12,063 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz 45088,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDW 84R
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 12,063 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 12,063 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 10,867 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 10,867 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 9,239 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 7,607 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 7,589 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 5,553 miles

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

all tyre outer walls cracking

Pass 3 Oct 2006 502 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 392 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 20 Jun 2005 191 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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EDW 84R is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 450 in Brown with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EDW 84R, 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 EDW 84R registered?

EDW 84R is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is EDW 84R safe to buy?

The MOT history for EDW 84R shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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