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NPE 147W

1981 Mercedes-benz 450

Silver Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,159 mi
Last recorded88,159 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2010
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz 450115,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPE 147W
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2010 88,159 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 88,047 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 87,767 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 87,256 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 May 2006 81,219 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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NPE 147W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 450 in Silver with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 NPE 147W, 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 NPE 147W registered?

NPE 147W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 20 March 1981.

Is NPE 147W safe to buy?

The MOT history for NPE 147W 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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