MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
186,338 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
all tyres are perishing
coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre has parish
Oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre has parish
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
offside rear inner sill corroded
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
bonnet lach damaged
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
bonnet lach damaged
Oil leak
Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Lower Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Offside Front Lower Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Lower Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
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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A2 MBE is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 420 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
Across all 1986 Mercedes-benz 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 107,080 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 A2 MBE, 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 40 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 A2 MBE registered?
A2 MBE is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 March 1986.
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