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GHL 175V

1980 Mercedes-benz 450

Blue Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

66,288 mi
Last recorded66,288 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2016
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz 45088,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGHL 175V
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2016 66,288 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 68,298 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2012 66,286 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 66,160 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 66,160 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 65,780 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 64,238 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 64,185 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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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GHL 175V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 450 in Blue with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 GHL 175V, 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 GHL 175V registered?

GHL 175V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 30 December 1980.

Is GHL 175V safe to buy?

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