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KBY 447V

1980 Mercedes-benz 450

White Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,892 mi
Last recorded111,892 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2010
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz 45088,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKBY 447V
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2010 111,892 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 111,883 miles

exhaust rubbers splitting/perrished

front valance corroded

near side front seat belt plucked

off side front indicator lense cracked

Fail 10 Jul 2007 109,827 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 109,827 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 107,299 miles

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

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

power steering pump noisy

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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KBY 447V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 450 in White with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KBY 447V, 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 KBY 447V registered?

KBY 447V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 18 January 1980.

Is KBY 447V safe to buy?

The MOT history for KBY 447V shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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