1979 Mercedes-Benz 450 4.5L Petrol · FRB 242V
1979 Mercedes-Benz 450 (4.5L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1979. Recorded mileage 74,845 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 450
- Year / Origin
- 1979 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/07/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,845 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1979
- Engine
- 4520cc
FRB 242V Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/07/2025
- 74,845 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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FRB 242V Mileage History
- 21/06/202273,896 mi
- 19/06/202373,995 mi+99 mi
- 19/06/202373,995 mi
- 25/07/202574,845 mi+850 mi
Average of roughly 307 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
FRB 242V MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1979 Mercedes-Benz 450 (FRB 242V) between June 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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