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B1 RVW

1987 Mercedes-benz 420

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

172,711 mi
Last recorded172,711 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2015
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 420100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1 RVW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2015 172,711 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 4 Sep 2015 172,711 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel both sides (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

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

oil leak

Fail 3 Jan 2014 172,320 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 172,320 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 169,742 miles

Exhaust system rusty

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 May 2012 164,613 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust rusty

oil around steering box

outer sills covered

underside rusty

Pass 16 May 2011 161,060 miles

AC leak at pump

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 156,545 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 151,692 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Slight engine missfire

Vehicle structure rusty

Pass 9 Nov 2007 147,470 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure rusty

Pass 25 Oct 2006 142,748 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Underside rusty

Pass 14 Oct 2005 136,687 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

oil leak

under side rusty

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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B1 RVW is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 100,068 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 B1 RVW, 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 39 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 B1 RVW registered?

B1 RVW is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is B1 RVW safe to buy?

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