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5138 BP

1982 Mercedes-benz 450

Red Petrol 4500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

35,481 mi
Last recorded35,481 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 45078,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5138 BP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2019 35,481 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 34,448 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 33,255 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 32,777 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 31,947 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 31,106 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 31,104 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 30,694 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 20 Jun 2013 30,694 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 29,110 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 28,344 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 27,079 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 26,484 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)

Fail 11 Jun 2009 26,484 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 25,623 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 29 May 2007 24,799 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 23,230 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

oil leak

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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5138 BP is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 450 in Red with a 4,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1982 Mercedes-benz 450 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 78,760 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 5138 BP, 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 44 years old, this Mercedes-benz 450 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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5138 BP is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 8 March 1982.

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The MOT history for 5138 BP shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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