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SFF 1T

1980 Mercedes-benz 450

Red Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2022
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,728 mi
Last recorded59,728 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2021
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz 45088,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFF 1T
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2021 59,728 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 59,546 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 May 2020 59,546 miles

Offside Front All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2007 59,471 miles

Nearside front chassis corroded but not in a prescribed area

Pass 10 Jul 2006 57,436 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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SFF 1T is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 450 in Red with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1980 Mercedes-benz 450 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 88,469 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 SFF 1T, 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 46 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 SFF 1T registered?

SFF 1T is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 12 March 1980.

Is SFF 1T safe to buy?

The MOT history for SFF 1T shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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