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PPA 556W

1981 Mercedes-benz 450

Cream Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,364 mi
Last recorded134,364 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz 450115,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPA 556W
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1981
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 134,364 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2025 134,164 miles

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 133,728 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 133,127 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 132,804 miles

Nearside Rear Inner cv boot starting to crack

Offside Rear inner cv boot starting to crack

front subframe bushes have slight play

slight oil leak under engine/gearbox

Pass 8 Nov 2021 132,404 miles

Front sub frame bushes have slight play

Nearside Rear inner cv boot starting to crack

Offside Rear outer cv boot starting to crack

oil leak round engine/gearbox

Pass 10 Nov 2020 131,751 miles

slight damage to n/s of windscreen

Fail 6 Nov 2020 131,751 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

slight damage to n/s of windscreen

Pass 28 Oct 2019 131,269 miles

general oil leak under engine and rear diff

Pass 5 Nov 2018 130,461 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 129,996 miles

mark on windscreen

Pass 3 Nov 2016 129,403 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 128,905 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

Fail 12 Oct 2015 128,896 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2014 128,029 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Oct 2013 127,830 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Oct 2013 127,428 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 126,915 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 126,149 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 124,400 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 122,495 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 122,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 116,411 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 111,114 miles

Offside Front Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 106,739 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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PPA 556W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 450 in Cream with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 PPA 556W, 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 PPA 556W registered?

PPA 556W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 20 May 1981.

Is PPA 556W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PPA 556W shows 25 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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