MOT Status
Mileage
126,239 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 450?
Based on 6,678 MOT tests across 936 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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XGP 229W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 450 in Silver with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
Across all 1981 Mercedes-benz 450 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 115,318 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 XGP 229W, 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 45 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 XGP 229W registered?
XGP 229W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 30 March 1981.
Is XGP 229W safe to buy?
The MOT history for XGP 229W shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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