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UBO 949

1981 Mercedes-benz 450

Grey Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2015
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,610 mi
Last recorded80,610 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2014
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz 450115,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUBO 949
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1981
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 28 Feb 2014 80,610 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

offside rear boot floor has a hole but not within any percribed area's

vehicle is heavily undersealed

Pass 5 Nov 2007 79,200 miles

Battery insecure

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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UBO 949 is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 450 in Grey with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 UBO 949, 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.

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What year was UBO 949 registered?

UBO 949 is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 1 December 1981.

Is UBO 949 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UBO 949 shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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