1979 Mercedes-Benz 450 4.5L Petrol · KNN 51V
1979 Mercedes-Benz 450 (4.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 1979. Recorded mileage 39,314 miles. MOT expired on 25 Sept 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 450
- Year / Origin
- 1979 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 39,314 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
KNN 51V Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 11/03/2025
- 39,314 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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KNN 51V Mileage History
- 20/09/202238,427 mi
- 26/09/202338,825 mi+398 mi
- 11/03/202539,314 mi+489 mi
Average of roughly 359 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
KNN 51V MOT History
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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1979 Mercedes-Benz 450 (KNN 51V) between September 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 March 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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