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FYW 722V

1987 Mercedes-benz 450

Blue Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

50,696 mi
Last recorded50,696 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFYW 722V
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2021 50,696 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 50,580 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2017 50,580 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 50,378 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 44,710 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 44,255 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 44,254 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 44,125 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 44,125 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 42,968 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jun 2010 42,968 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 40,818 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 38,580 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Jul 2008 38,580 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 36,941 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 34,388 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2006 34,388 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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FYW 722V is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 450 in Blue with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FYW 722V, 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 39 years old, this Mercedes-benz 450 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FYW 722V registered?

FYW 722V is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 1 May 1987.

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The MOT history for FYW 722V shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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