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FJI 1780

1990 Mercedes-benz 450

Gold Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

80,216 mi
Last recorded80,216 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2019
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 45083,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJI 1780
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1990
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2019 80,216 miles

All four tyres showing signs of age

Pass 3 Jul 2018 79,741 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 79,583 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2017 79,583 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 79,076 miles

Both front tyres cracking due to age

Pass 30 Sep 2015 78,787 miles

Both front tyres showing signs of age

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 78,701 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2014 78,696 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 May 2010 78,678 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 78,678 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage which is adjustable, loose in adjustment threads (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage which is adjustable, loose in adjustment threads (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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FJI 1780 is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 450 in Gold with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes-benz 450 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 83,269 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 FJI 1780, 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 36 years old, this Mercedes-benz 450 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FJI 1780 registered?

FJI 1780 is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 6 March 1990.

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