MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,772 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
corrosion at front chassis and at rear chassis
slight handbrake movement side to side
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Steering box damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Front Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
engine oil leak
nsf pad sensor adrift
steering coloum movement
subframe movement
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 450?
Based on 6,678 MOT tests across 936 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VSX 142V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 450 in Green with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1980 Mercedes-benz 450 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 88,469 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 VSX 142V, 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 46 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 VSX 142V registered?
VSX 142V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 1 February 1980.
Is VSX 142V safe to buy?
The MOT history for VSX 142V shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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