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HBZ 4454

1981 Mercedes-benz 450

Blue Petrol 6900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,768 mi
Last recorded120,768 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2011
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz 450115,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHBZ 4454
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,900cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2011 120,768 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 120,688 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 120,544 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 120,377 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 120,377 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 24 Jun 2008 120,370 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.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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HBZ 4454 is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 450 in Blue with a 6,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1981 Mercedes-benz 450 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 115,318 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 HBZ 4454, 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 45 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 HBZ 4454 registered?

HBZ 4454 is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 7 October 1981.

Is HBZ 4454 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HBZ 4454 shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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