MOT Status
ValidMileage
165,407 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
under body covered in under seal
Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Front track control arm bushes appear deteriorated but functioning ok.
Imbalance on front brakes (within limits). N/s front brake slightly down on performance.
O/s front pipe leaking slightly.
Rear tyres have cracking on inner sidewalls.
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Front track control arm bushes appear deteriorated but functioning ok.
Imbalance on front brakes (within limits). N/s front brake slightly down on performance.
O/s front pipe leaking slightly.
Rear tyres have cracking on inner sidewalls.
both rear tyres cracked on inside edges
slight blow on exhaust front pipe (o/s bank)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
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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B18 EKE is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 420 in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
Across all 1990 Mercedes-benz 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 133,525 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 B18 EKE, 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 36 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 B18 EKE registered?
B18 EKE is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 31 December 1990.
Is B18 EKE safe to buy?
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