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WDL 341

1980 Mercedes-benz 450

Cream Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

110,438 mi
Last recorded110,438 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz 45088,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWDL 341
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1980
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 110,438 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 109,203 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 109,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2021 109,056 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 108,981 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 108,824 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 108,824 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2018 108,742 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 108,550 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 108,320 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 108,318 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside and offside front chassis corroded

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 107,583 miles

exhaust blow from centre exhaust join

exhaust blow from rear exhaust join`

front and rear springs corroded

water leaking into drivers footwell

Fail 23 Jan 2014 107,574 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

General condition represents age of vehicle

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 107,484 miles

Oil leak

dash warning brake light stays on

n/s o/s front and rear lower coil unable to veiw due to covers

Fail 16 Jul 2012 107,484 miles

Oil leak

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

dash warning brake light stays on

n/s o/s front and rear lower coil unable to veiw due to covers

Pass 31 Jul 2010 105,390 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 105,211 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 102,499 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 102,499 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 97,711 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 97,209 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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WDL 341 is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 450 in Cream with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WDL 341, 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 WDL 341 registered?

WDL 341 is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 3 April 1980.

Is WDL 341 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WDL 341 shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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