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RUW 528Y

1983 Mercedes-benz 450

Red Petrol 4500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2021
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

33,116 mi
Last recorded33,116 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2020
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUW 528Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2020 33,116 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Jun 2020 33,116 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 33,006 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 33,006 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 32,851 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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RUW 528Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 450 in Red with a 4,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RUW 528Y, 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 43 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 RUW 528Y registered?

RUW 528Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 1 June 1983.

Is RUW 528Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for RUW 528Y 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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