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FGL 122V

1979 Mercedes-benz 450

Blue Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,440 mi
Last recorded94,440 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz 45095,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFGL 122V
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 94,440 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 93,733 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Apr 2017 92,996 miles

Oil leak ()

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 92,007 miles

Oil leaks

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 91,118 miles

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)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 89,306 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2014 89,305 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 87,528 miles

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 2 Jul 2013 87,526 miles

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)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 85,256 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 85,252 miles

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)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 81,392 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 81,392 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 79,240 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 75,993 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 71,267 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 71,265 miles

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)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 68,368 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 65,268 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 65,268 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 63,710 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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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.

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