MOT Status
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30,250 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Service brake binding but not excessively both n/ and o/s (1.2.1 (f))
Rear rear diff leaking oil
underside covered in under seal
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear diff leaking
bonnet sound proofing slightly loose
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear diff leaking gear oil
bonnet insulation slightly insecure
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Exhaust Repaired
Nearside Front exhaust repaired
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
exhaust system deteriorated and repaired but not leaking gases
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
center exhaust pipe has been repaired , not blowing
rear brake discs are corroded on the lips
exhaust center section has been repaired ,not leaking gases at time of test
rear brake discs are pitting on the lips of the discs
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
centre exhaust slightly deriorated
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
center exhaust box is corroded
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
center section of exhaust is deteriorated
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
rear brake discs slightly pitted
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
rear brake discs are pitted on inner faces . brake readings are not affected.
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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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4 AOY is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.
Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 104,245 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 4 AOY, 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 37 years old, this Mercedes-benz 420 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was 4 AOY registered?
4 AOY is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 7 August 1989.
Is 4 AOY safe to buy?
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