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PPJ 143W

1994 Mercedes-benz 450

Green Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

56,235 mi
Last recorded56,235 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2023
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPJ 143W
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2023 56,235 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 56,220 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 56,207 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 56,107 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 55,888 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 55,797 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 55,549 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 55,256 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 54,837 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 28 Jun 2013 54,268 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 53,855 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 53,733 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 52,862 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2009 52,725 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front numberplate has slight crack by screw

front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 21 Jul 2008 52,174 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 51,221 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 50,751 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 50,751 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2005 50,072 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2005 50,071 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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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PPJ 143W is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 450 in Green with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 PPJ 143W, 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 32 years old, this Mercedes-benz 450 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PPJ 143W registered?

PPJ 143W is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is PPJ 143W safe to buy?

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