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FRB 250V

1979 Mercedes-benz 450

Silver Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2015
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

60,319 mi
Last recorded60,319 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2013
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz 45095,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRB 250V
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2013 60,319 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 60,140 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 57,510 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 57,509 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 54,430 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Apr 2008 151,039 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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FRB 250V is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 450 in Silver with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 FRB 250V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FRB 250V registered?

FRB 250V is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 14 August 1979.

Is FRB 250V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FRB 250V shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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