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XVU 259X

1982 Mercedes-benz 450

Silver Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

100,248 mi
Last recorded100,248 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2024
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 45078,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXVU 259X
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2024 100,248 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 100,230 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative both headlights (4.1.5 (a))

Headlamp aim too low both headlights (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush on sub-frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting @ font subframe mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both rear brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front sub-frame corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front sub-frame rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 100,217 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 100,206 miles

EXHAUST CORRODING ALMOST TO EXCESS

N/S FROMT SUSPENSION MOUNTINGS PRESCRIBED AREA CORRODING

N/S FRONT SEAT MOUNTINGS PRESCRIBED AREA CORRODING

O/S FRONT TYRE CUT ALMOST TO EXCESS ON INNER WALL

O/S REAR SUSPENSION PRESCRIBED AREA CORRODING ALMOST TO EXCESS AND HEAVELY COVERED WITH SEALANT AND UNDERSEAL

O/S REAR TYRE CUT ALMOST TO EXCESS ON OUTER WALL

REAR FUEL PIPE CORRODING ALMOST TO EXCESS AT FUEL FILTER

STEERING FREE PLAY ALMOST TO EXCESS

UNDER-SIDE OF VEHICLE COATED IN UNDER-SEAL

Fail 12 Apr 2018 100,204 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Central Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt CENTER TRACK ROD O/S BALL JOINT (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded ANTI-ROLL BAR MOUNT (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded ANTI-ROLL BAR MOUNT (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded STRUCTURE CORRODED AND HOLED TO EXCESS (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired ANTI-ROLL BAR MOUNT NOT SEAM WELDED (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired INAPPROPRIATE GAUGE METAL ...TOO THIN AND NOT SEAM WELDED (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired INTEGRAL SEATBELTS ...PRISCRIBED AREA FROM O/S FRONT SEAT MOUNTS (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded ANTI-ROLL BAR MOUNT (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded ANTI-ROLL BAR MOUNT (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded UNDERSILL AND BEHIND WHEEL HOUSING (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired ANTI-ROLL BAR MOUNT NOT SEAM WELDED (2.4.A.3)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

EXHAUST CORRODING ALMOST TO EXCESS

FILLER ON N/S OUTER SILL AT THE REAR

LOTS OF POOR WELDING PLATES ON THIS VEHICLE WELDING COVERED WITH SEALANT AND UNDERSEAL RESTRICTING INSPECTION

N/S FROMT SUSPENSION MOUNTINGS PRESCRIBED AREA CORRODING

N/S FRONT SEAT MOUNTINGS PRESCRIBED AREA CORRODING

O/S FRONT SEATBELT LOWER ANCHORAGE MOUNT PRESCRIBED AREA CORRODING ALMOST TO EXCESS

O/S FRONT TYRE CUT ALMOST TO EXCESS ON INNER WALL

O/S REAR SUSPENSION PRESCRIBED AREA CORRODING ALMOST TO EXCESS AND HEAVELY COVERED WITH SEALANT AND UNDERSEAL

O/S REAR TYRE CUT ALMOST TO EXCESS ON OUTER WALL

REAR FUEL PIPE CORRODING ALMOST TO EXCESS AT FUEL FILTER

STEERING FREE PLAY ALMOST TO EXCESS

Pass 24 Feb 2017 100,078 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear at rear of wheel arch heavily corroded but not structural

Fail 23 Feb 2017 100,077 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at anti roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear at rear of wheel arch heavily corroded but not structural

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Feb 2016 99,409 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 98,416 miles

O/S/REAR OUTTER SILLS SLIGHT SIGNS OF RUST N/S/REAR OUTTER SILLS SLIGHT SIGNS OF RUST

Pass 25 Feb 2014 97,845 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight corrosion around vehicle [bulk head, floor pans] restoration advised

Pass 17 Jan 2013 96,260 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 93,729 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 93,729 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

n/s/f inner wheel arch heavy corrosion

Pass 19 Jan 2011 90,281 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 87,235 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 81,599 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 81,597 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 78,760 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 78,760 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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XVU 259X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 450 in Silver with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XVU 259X, 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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XVU 259X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 24 February 1982.

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