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XVL 34

1982 Mercedes-benz 450

Red Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

50,283 mi
Last recorded50,283 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2021
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 45078,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXVL 34
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2021 50,283 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 49,991 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 49,991 miles

All direction indicators not working ALL (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Pass 18 May 2018 49,951 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 49,898 miles

Front coil spring corroded Offside and Nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded Offside and Nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 May 2016 49,590 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 48,992 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 46,972 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 46,230 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 45,940 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 45,940 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 45,922 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Jun 2007 45,922 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 45,883 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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XVL 34 is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 450 in Red with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 XVL 34, 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 XVL 34 registered?

XVL 34 is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 9 March 1982.

Is XVL 34 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XVL 34 shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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