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LGN 407Y

1982 Mercedes-benz 450

Blue Petrol 4500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,088 mi
Last recorded95,088 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 45078,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLGN 407Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 95,088 miles

Rear rear tyres perished

Fail 4 Jan 2017 95,085 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded upper inner stabliser mount (inner wheel arch) (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded upper inner stabliser mount (inner wheel arch) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 93,889 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 92,565 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 91,470 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2012 91,470 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 90,865 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 89,976 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Jul 2010 89,974 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Jun 2010 89,576 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 88,528 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 88,181 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 87,385 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2005 85,208 miles

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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LGN 407Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 450 in Blue with a 4,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 LGN 407Y, 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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What year was LGN 407Y registered?

LGN 407Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 11 October 1982.

Is LGN 407Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for LGN 407Y shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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