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EYL 408V

1980 Mercedes-benz 450

Blue Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,859 mi
Last recorded86,859 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2010
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz 45088,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEYL 408V
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2010 86,859 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre cracking

rear discs pitted

slight play all steering arms and joints

Pass 17 Aug 2009 86,748 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both sides rear inner sill- floor have been repaired but couldn't see condition of repair due to underseal

Fail 12 Aug 2009 86,748 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both sides rear inner sill- floor have been repaired but couldn't see condition of repair due to underseal

Pass 10 Mar 2008 86,520 miles

Corrosion to front and rear valance.

Front subframe rubber mounts weak.

Fuel pipe with slight damage under bonnet. Fuel pipes at rear corroded.

Handbrake outer cable corroded.

Lower arm bushes deteriorated. (front)

Rear discs pitted.

Surface corrosion to rear boot floor pan area.

Various rubber bushes deteriorated.

Fail 3 Mar 2008 86,516 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Corrosion to front and rear valance.

Front subframe rubber mounts weak.

Fuel pipe with slight damage under bonnet. Fuel pipes at rear corroded.

Handbrake outer cable corroded.

Lower arm bushes deteriorated. (front)

Rear discs pitted.

Spark plug loose

Surface corrosion to rear boot floor pan area.

Various rubber bushes deteriorated.

Pass 2 Mar 2007 86,343 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 85,733 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 85,733 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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EYL 408V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 450 in Blue with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EYL 408V, 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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EYL 408V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 1 April 1980.

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