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FPB 939V

1980 Mercedes-benz 450

Blue Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

54,243 mi
Last recorded54,243 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz 45088,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPB 939V
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 54,243 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 54,065 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 53,976 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 53,860 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 53,704 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 53,611 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 53,476 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 53,257 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 52,935 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 52,783 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 56,657 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 52,355 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 52,031 miles

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

front suspension bed bushes slightly worn

offside front fog light inop

Pass 25 Jan 2013 51,302 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 24 Jan 2013 51,300 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

nearside front brake sticking slightly

Pass 3 Jun 2009 51,241 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 51,213 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 50,921 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 50,921 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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FPB 939V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 450 in Blue with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 FPB 939V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FPB 939V registered?

FPB 939V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 1 February 1980.

Is FPB 939V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FPB 939V shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FPB 939V have outstanding finance?

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