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NJO 450W

1981 Mercedes-benz 450

Green Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,135 mi
Last recorded130,135 miles
Recorded on20 May 2008
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz 450115,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJO 450W
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 May 2008 130,135 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 May 2008 130,135 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 192,024 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 127,969 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 127,954 miles

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

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.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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NJO 450W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 450 in Green with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NJO 450W, 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 NJO 450W registered?

NJO 450W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 25 February 1981.

Is NJO 450W safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJO 450W shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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