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VFS 599V

1979 Mercedes-benz 450

White Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,568 mi
Last recorded55,568 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz 45095,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFS 599V
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 55,568 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 55,488 miles

both front floors starting to corrode

offside front chassis starting to corrode.

Pass 4 Sep 2013 54,159 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 54,103 miles

Back exhaust in poor condition

Front wipers are starting to smear the screen slightly

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

Nearside front fog light inop

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

Offside rear tyre has 3mm of tread left wearing on edges and tread cracked

Fail 14 Jan 2013 54,103 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Back exhaust in poor condition

Front wipers are starting to smear the screen slightly

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

Nearside front fog light inop

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

Offside rear tyre has 3mm of tread left wearing on edges and tread cracked

Pass 9 Sep 2011 54,010 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all 4 cradel bushes deteraited

Fail 2 Sep 2011 54,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all 4 cradel bushes deteraited

Pass 20 Nov 2009 53,957 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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VFS 599V is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 450 in White with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 VFS 599V, 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 VFS 599V registered?

VFS 599V is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is VFS 599V safe to buy?

The MOT history for VFS 599V shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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