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HHU 262V

1979 Mercedes-benz 450

White Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2013
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,030 mi
Last recorded92,030 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2012
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz 45095,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHHU 262V
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2012 92,030 miles

front cross member and chassis legs corroded

slight play in both front wheel bearings

various patches of corrosion not in prescribed area

Fail 27 Oct 2012 92,026 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

N/S/F inner sill

front cross memeber and chassis legs corroded

slight play in both front wheel bearings

various patches of corrosion not in prescribed area

Fail 7 Oct 2011 90,617 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

underneath of vehicle covered in underseal not allowing full inspection of vehicle chassis

Pass 7 Oct 2011 90,617 miles

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

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

underneath of vehicle covered in underseal not allowing full inspection of vehicle chassis

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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HHU 262V is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 450 in White with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1979 Mercedes-benz 450 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 95,638 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 HHU 262V, 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 47 years old, this Mercedes-benz 450 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HHU 262V registered?

HHU 262V is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is HHU 262V safe to buy?

The MOT history for HHU 262V shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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