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VSX 170V

1980 Mercedes-benz 450

Blue Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

208,825 mi
Last recorded208,825 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz 45088,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVSX 170V
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2019 208,825 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 204,909 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 202,210 miles

Front reg plate damaged

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front floor corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes (3.6.B.2c)

brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Pass 11 Jul 2016 202,208 miles

Front inner wing wheel arches corroded

Front no plate damaged

Nearside Front track rod end boot deteriorated

Offside Front seat belt deteriorated

Offside head lamp stone chip in lens

brake pedal rubber worn

front to rear brake pipes corroded

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2016 202,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded boot floor by anti-roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front inner wings corroded

Front reg plate damaged

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside headlamp lens stone hole

Offside seat belt slight damage

brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Pass 4 Jun 2015 202,141 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 27 May 2015 202,141 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 201,947 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 201,871 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 201,781 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 201,505 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2010 201,032 miles

both rear drive shaft joint boots cracking.

Pass 3 Jun 2009 200,474 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 200,228 miles

n/s/r brake binding.

Pass 30 May 2007 199,943 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 199,559 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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VSX 170V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 450 in Blue with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 VSX 170V, 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 170V registered?

VSX 170V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 18 March 1980.

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