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8 LV

2024 Mercedes-benz 420

Black Diesel
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

92,032 mi
Last recorded92,032 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

Registration8 LV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year2024
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 92,032 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 91,660 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2025 91,660 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 91,269 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 89,908 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 30 Jun 2021 89,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 89,189 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 88,417 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2018 87,862 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 86,932 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 84,812 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 84,797 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Jul 2014 84,797 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 May 2012 84,769 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 84,769 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 24 Jun 2011 84,765 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Fail 4 Apr 2011 84,753 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 84,725 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 84,376 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 84,039 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 84,027 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 83,329 miles

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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8 LV is a 2024 Mercedes-benz 420 in Black. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 8 LV, 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 2 years old, this Mercedes-benz 420 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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8 LV is a 2024 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 27 June 2024.

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