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LNF 398V

1979 Mercedes-benz 450

Blue Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

129,899 mi
Last recorded129,899 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz 45095,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLNF 398V
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 May 2018 129,899 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2018 129,885 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 129,237 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 129,193 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 128,663 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floorpan (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Jan 2015 127,494 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 127,494 miles

Rear Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 124,689 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 122,420 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 118,419 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 117,476 miles

corrosion forming at offside front chassis rail and rear chassis rails close to coil springs

slight play in offside front wheel bearing,advise adjustment

Pass 22 Jan 2010 116,496 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 112,970 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2009 112,967 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 112,923 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 112,807 miles

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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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.

Is LNF 398V safe to buy?

The MOT history for LNF 398V shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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