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G163 WPN

1989 Mercedes-benz 450

Grey Petrol 4194cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

247,553 mi
Last recorded247,553 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG163 WPN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,194cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2018 247,553 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer and inner edges

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 24 May 2018 247,553 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light showing white light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Front tyre inner and outer sidewalls damaged

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

head light beam images weak

Pass 8 Feb 2013 247,247 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 244,906 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 242,702 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 242,639 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 242,639 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 240,202 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 236,004 miles

BOTH FRONT WIPER BLADES COULD DO WITH CHANGE

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

OIL LEAK ON REAR DIFF

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2005 228,024 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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G163 WPN is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 450 in Grey with a 4,194cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 G163 WPN, 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 37 years old, this Mercedes-benz 450 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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G163 WPN is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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