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LUF 539W

1981 Mercedes-benz 450

Green Petrol 6834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2015
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,348 mi
Last recorded91,348 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2014
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz 450115,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLUF 539W
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,834cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2014 91,348 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 May 2006 92,345 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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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LUF 539W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 450 in Green with a 6,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LUF 539W, 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.

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What year was LUF 539W registered?

LUF 539W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 9 January 1981.

Is LUF 539W safe to buy?

The MOT history for LUF 539W shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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