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EHR 142V

1980 Mercedes-benz 450

Blue Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

90,428 mi
Last recorded90,428 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz 45088,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEHR 142V
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 90,428 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 90,226 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 89,380 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 89,315 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

light rust coverd in under seal

Pass 28 Jul 2022 89,109 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

light rust on offsie front inner wing

rust on both rear inner sills

Pass 20 Jul 2021 88,704 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

light rust on offside front inner wing

Pass 3 Aug 2020 88,417 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

rust on sills

Pass 24 Jul 2019 88,033 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

light rust offside front inner wing

under seal over rust on sills

Pass 16 Jul 2018 87,018 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

offside front inner wing rusting

Pass 25 Jul 2017 86,164 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer section (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 85,257 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 83,734 miles

Nearside nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 83,147 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nearside and offside front floor pans/sills rusting requires attention soon

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside rear inner sill rusting

Fail 24 Jul 2014 83,147 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

low parking brake performance pass

nearside and offside front floor pans/sills rusting requires attention soon

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside rear inner sill rusting

Pass 17 Jul 2013 81,969 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

low brake performance pass

nearside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

offside and nearside front floor/inner sill rusting

Pass 27 Jul 2012 81,505 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 81,111 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

front sub/frame bushes worn

low brake performance pass

nearside front floor / inner sill rusting

offside front floor / inner sill rusting

outer sills rusting

Pass 26 Jul 2010 80,779 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front sub/frame bushes worn

n earside sill rusting

Pass 16 Jul 2009 80,308 miles

FUEL PUMP HOSE STARTING TO PERISH

NEARSIDE SILL/FLOOR RUSTING

OFFSIDE SILL/FLOOR RUSTING

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 79,416 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 79,085 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 79,063 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

o s r inner sill panel slight corrosion

Pass 1 Aug 2006 78,416 miles

ADVISE - HYDROCARBON LEVEL HIGH ON EMISSIONS.

ADVISE - OFFSIDE REAR INNER SILL CORRODED.

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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EHR 142V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 450 in Blue with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EHR 142V, 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

How do I check the history of EHR 142V?

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What year was EHR 142V registered?

EHR 142V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 12 February 1980.

Is EHR 142V safe to buy?

The MOT history for EHR 142V shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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