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WBP 1F

1980 Mercedes-benz 450

Green Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

76,033 mi
Last recorded76,033 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz 45088,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWBP 1F
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 76,033 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 75,345 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 74,678 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 74,176 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 73,131 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 72,082 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 70,997 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

back box starting to rust

Fail 10 Apr 2013 70,997 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

back box starting to rust

slight leak from gearbox

slight leak from rear diff

Pass 9 Aug 2011 70,294 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 69,161 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 88,718 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 68,705 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 68,274 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 67,244 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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WBP 1F is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 450 in Green with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 WBP 1F, 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 WBP 1F registered?

WBP 1F is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 1 June 1980.

Is WBP 1F safe to buy?

The MOT history for WBP 1F shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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