MOT Status
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74,023 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
bottom ball joint boots perished
exhaust rubbers perished
general age related corrosion across suspension and body components
surface corrosion to underbody and suspension
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
surface corrosion to underbody and suspension
rear exhaust rubbers perished and split
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
rear exhaust rubbers perished and split
Offside Rear lower brake effort than expected from the handbrake
hand brake lever travel higher than expected
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Power steering component(s) leaking steering box (2.3.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
slight damage to front number plate
Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front number plate slightly damaged
front number plate slightly damaged
front registration plate slightly damaged
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front registration plate slightly damaged
front number plate slightly damaged
Offside Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
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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A9 SFW is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 420 in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 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 A9 SFW, 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 A9 SFW registered?
A9 SFW is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 19 May 1986.
Is A9 SFW safe to buy?
The MOT history for A9 SFW shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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