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448 GWD

1980 Mercedes-benz 420

Brown Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

132,027 mi
Last recorded132,027 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz 420104,450 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration448 GWD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 132,027 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 131,881 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 131,374 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 131,354 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 131,294 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 131,171 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 131,171 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 130,973 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 130,872 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 130,651 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 130,651 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 130,444 miles

Windscreen cracked on nearside

Pass 14 Aug 2009 129,900 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 129,900 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2008 129,328 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 129,295 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake hose ferrule has slight corrosion

Fail 28 Nov 2006 129,277 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 420?

Based on 24,311 MOT tests across 2,343 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
809
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
2,343
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 577
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 565
brake binding 530
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 479
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448 GWD is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 420 in Brown with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1980 Mercedes-benz 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 104,450 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 420 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 647 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 448 GWD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 420 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 46 years old, this Mercedes-benz 420 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 448 GWD registered?

448 GWD is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 12 August 1980.

Is 448 GWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 448 GWD shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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