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ATH 181T

1979 Mercedes-benz 420

Bronze Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

168,821 mi
Last recorded168,821 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2007
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz 420102,497 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationATH 181T
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1979
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2007 168,821 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 168,803 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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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ATH 181T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 420 in Bronze with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1979 Mercedes-benz 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 102,497 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 ATH 181T, 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 47 years old, this Mercedes-benz 420 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ATH 181T registered?

ATH 181T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is ATH 181T safe to buy?

The MOT history for ATH 181T shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ATH 181T have outstanding finance?

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