MOT Status
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62,506 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough/noisy
offside front wheel has slight bind
difficult to inspect for corrosion underbody and on brake pipes due to vehicle being painted with undersealer
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 420?
Based on 24,311 MOT tests across 2,343 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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20 EW is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.
Across all 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 100,068 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 420 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 647 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 20 EW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mercedes-benz 420 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 39 years old, this Mercedes-benz 420 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of 20 EW?
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What year was 20 EW registered?
20 EW is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 7 August 1987.
Is 20 EW safe to buy?
The MOT history for 20 EW shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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