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UJN 361V

1979 Mercedes-benz 450

Gold Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

197,396 mi
Last recorded197,396 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2010
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz 45095,638 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUJN 361V
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1979
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2010 197,396 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 197,396 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 117,088 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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UJN 361V is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 450 in Gold with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UJN 361V, 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.

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What year was UJN 361V registered?

UJN 361V is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 23 August 1979.

Is UJN 361V safe to buy?

The MOT history for UJN 361V shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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