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AJT 500A

1980 Mercedes-benz 420

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

112,102 mi
Last recorded112,102 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz 420104,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJT 500A
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2023 112,102 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 112,095 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Slight gear box fluid leak

Pass 16 May 2019 112,075 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 112,063 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 20 Jul 2017 112,063 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 112,058 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both front wiper slightly worn

Pass 20 Jan 2014 112,034 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 124,000 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 120,000 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 111,980 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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AJT 500A is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 420 in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1980 Mercedes-benz 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 104,450 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 AJT 500A, 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 46 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 AJT 500A registered?

AJT 500A is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 30 December 1980.

Is AJT 500A safe to buy?

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