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VTK 306V

1980 Mercedes-benz 450

Blue Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

95,287 mi
Last recorded95,287 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz 45088,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVTK 306V
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 95,287 miles

both rear tyres perishing on outer walls

Pass 3 Jul 2015 91,510 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2014 91,456 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2012 91,326 miles

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

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

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2011 90,952 miles

Corrosion to nearside and offside front inner wheel arches

Front subframe mounting bushes slightly deteriorated

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 19 Aug 2011 90,921 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Corrosion to nearside and offside front inner wheel arches

Front subframe mounting bushes slightly deteriorated

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2010 90,190 miles

Both front tyres have cracks in sidewalls yet not showing cords.

Front brakes have slight bind.

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

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

Rear exhaust has been temp, repaired.

Pass 5 Sep 2006 90,182 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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VTK 306V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 450 in Blue with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 VTK 306V, 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 VTK 306V registered?

VTK 306V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 2 February 1980.

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