MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,440 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Oil leak ()
Oil leak ()
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Oil leaks
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 450?
Based on 6,678 MOT tests across 936 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FGL 122V is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 450 in Blue with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 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 FGL 122V, 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 FGL 122V registered?
FGL 122V is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 1 August 1979.
Is FGL 122V safe to buy?
The MOT history for FGL 122V shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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