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GOF 482V

1980 Mercedes-benz 450

Gold Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,426 mi
Last recorded71,426 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz 45088,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGOF 482V
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1980
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 19 Aug 2026 71,426 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 68,811 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 67,401 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 66,634 miles

Front Coil spring corroded O/S and N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2018 65,971 miles

Front Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2017 65,346 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 65,327 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 64,572 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 64,541 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 64,489 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 63,753 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 62,299 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 59,141 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 56,172 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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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GOF 482V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 450 in Gold with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 GOF 482V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GOF 482V registered?

GOF 482V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 12 May 1980.

Is GOF 482V safe to buy?

The MOT history for GOF 482V shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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