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A16 AJJ

1988 Mercedes-benz 420

White Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,219 mi
Last recorded89,219 miles
Recorded on28 May 2015
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 420101,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 AJJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2015 89,219 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 May 2015 89,216 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 May 2014 88,458 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust weak

slight play in steering

Fail 22 May 2014 88,454 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust weak

slight play in steering

Pass 20 May 2013 86,415 miles

o/s/f tyre low

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 May 2012 84,436 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 May 2011 82,371 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 82,369 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

brake discs showing signs of wear

brake hoses/pipes showing signs of wear

exhaust system corroding

Pass 21 Jan 2010 80,112 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 78,409 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 77,784 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 77,784 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 76,382 miles

wiper blades smear

Fail 17 Apr 2007 76,382 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

wiper blades smear

Pass 26 Jan 2006 73,558 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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A16 AJJ is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in White with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 101,568 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A16 AJJ, 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 38 years old, this Mercedes-benz 420 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A16 AJJ is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 18 February 1988.

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