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GCF 546V

1980 Mercedes-benz 450

Green Diesel 5088cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

185,378 mi
Last recorded185,378 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2014
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz 45088,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCF 546V
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,088cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2014 185,378 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

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

noticeable corrosion in numerous points

offside rear wheel arch corroded and holed just outside seat belt prescribed area

Pass 3 Sep 2013 184,425 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 183,548 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2012 183,520 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 182,369 miles

Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 26 Jul 2011 182,342 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 181,526 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 180,873 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2009 180,842 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 180,125 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 180,102 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 174,991 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 174,991 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front subframe rubber bushes cracked

slight play in off side front steering arm

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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GCF 546V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 450 in Green with a 5,088cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 GCF 546V, 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.

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What year was GCF 546V registered?

GCF 546V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 28 May 1980.

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