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741 FJJ

1973 Mercedes-benz 420

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

105,343 mi
Last recorded105,343 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
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Vehicle Details

Registration741 FJJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1973
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc
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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 105,343 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 105,249 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Slight play in steering components.

Fail 11 Jun 2024 105,249 miles

Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Slight play in steering components.

Pass 6 Jul 2023 104,988 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small leak at exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 104,851 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 104,653 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 104,553 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 104,333 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 103,666 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 102,719 miles

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 102,391 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 102,324 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 102,317 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 102,281 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 102,018 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 102,015 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 102,012 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 102,012 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 420?

Based on 24,311 MOT tests across 2,343 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
809
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
2,343
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 577
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 565
brake binding 530
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 479
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741 FJJ is a 1973 Mercedes-benz 420 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 741 FJJ, 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 53 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 741 FJJ registered?

741 FJJ is a 1973 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 13 November 1973.

Is 741 FJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 741 FJJ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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