MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,897 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
propshaft coupling worn
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
exhaust rubber mounting missing but secure
vehicle corroded in several places
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
vehicle corroded in several places
Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
vehicle corroded in several places
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
n/s parking brake low effort
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
fuel pipes corroded
steering box has slight leak
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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A18 PSD is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 A18 PSD, 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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A18 PSD is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 4 January 1988.
Is A18 PSD safe to buy?
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