MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,899 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
all suspension correded
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill / floor (5.2.6)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill / floor (6.1.B.2)
Front both front seats not locking in the up right position, suspect vehicle has to be drive as operated by vacuum
Front rubber grommets protecting both front brake hoses missing
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion longitudinal member (6.1.B.2)
Rear both rear tyre side walls starting to perish
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings anti roll bar mounting (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sub frame mounting (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front tyre casing perished
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floorpan (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)
Rear Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
corrosion forming at offside front chassis rail and rear chassis rails close to coil springs
slight play in offside front wheel bearing,advise adjustment
WLEDING REPAIRS NOTED
UNDERBODY COVERED IN UNDERSEAL
NO REAR SEAT BELTS FITTED
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
SURFACE CORROSION UNDERBODY/COMPONENTS/PRESCRIBED AREAS
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2) DANGEROUS
Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4) DANGEROUS
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
SURFACE CORROSION UNDERBODY/COMPONENTS/PRESCRIBED AREAS
UNDERBODY COVERED IN UNDERSEAL
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 450?
Based on 6,678 MOT tests across 936 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LNF 398V is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 450 in Blue with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
Across all 1979 Mercedes-benz 450 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 95,638 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 LNF 398V, 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 47 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 LNF 398V registered?
LNF 398V is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 26 October 1979.
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