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EPN 45V

1979 Mercedes-benz 450

Black Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

96,619 mi
Last recorded96,619 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2010
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz 45095,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPN 45V
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 9 Dec 2010 96,619 miles

surface rust on body

Pass 7 Dec 2009 96,540 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 96,565 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 96,497 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2006 96,382 miles

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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EPN 45V is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 450 in Black with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1979 Mercedes-benz 450 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 95,638 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 EPN 45V, 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 47 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 EPN 45V registered?

EPN 45V is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 1 October 1979.

Is EPN 45V safe to buy?

The MOT history for EPN 45V shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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