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XUY 182V

1990 Mercedes-benz 450

Green Petrol 4500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

81,571 mi
Last recorded81,571 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2020
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 45083,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXUY 182V
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2020 81,571 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 81,364 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 81,319 miles

Nearside Outer Corrosion to sill

Offside Outer Corrosion to sill

Pass 26 Oct 2016 80,919 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2016 80,896 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 79,439 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust box rubber mount broken

Fail 16 Jun 2015 79,439 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust box rubber mount broken

Pass 12 Jun 2014 74,812 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 74,812 miles

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 74,613 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 74,613 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 31 May 2012 74,126 miles

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)

hazard switch deteriorating

Pass 7 May 2011 74,057 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 73,693 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Apr 2010 73,693 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2009 73,393 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 10 Mar 2008 72,834 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/r tyre outer wall cracking

Pass 7 Jun 2006 72,627 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 72,625 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

nail in tyre

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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XUY 182V is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 450 in Green with a 4,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes-benz 450 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 83,269 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 XUY 182V, 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 36 years old, this Mercedes-benz 450 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was XUY 182V registered?

XUY 182V is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 5 June 1990.

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