1980 Mercedes-Benz 450 4.5L Petrol · PRC 285W
1980 Mercedes-Benz 450 (4.5L, petrol). First registered 13 Aug 1980. Recorded mileage 85,753 miles. MOT expired on 03 Aug 2025. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 450
- Year / Origin
- 1980 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,753 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PRC 285W Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2024
- 85,753 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PRC 285W MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1980 Mercedes-Benz 450 (PRC 285W) between December 2012 and August 2024.
The record contains 5 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 05 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
PRC 285W Mileage History
- 03/12/201277,600 mi
- 05/08/201377,602 mi+2 mi
- 13/08/201377,603 mi+1 mi
- 12/08/201476,700 mi-903 mi
- 12/08/201476,700 mi
- 21/07/201682,744 mi+6,044 mi
- 24/07/201784,023 mi+1,279 mi
- 26/07/202484,746 mi+723 mi
- 05/08/202485,753 mi+1,007 mi
Average of roughly 699 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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