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76 BWD

1980 Mercedes-benz 420

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,647 mi
Last recorded98,647 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2011
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz 420104,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration76 BWD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2011 98,647 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 98,647 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 97,039 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 95,452 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 94,030 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 92,514 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 92,514 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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76 BWD is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 420 in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1980 Mercedes-benz 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 104,450 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 76 BWD, 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 46 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 76 BWD registered?

76 BWD is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 January 1980.

Is 76 BWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 76 BWD shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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