MOT Status
ValidMileage
156,040 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt chalked (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear valance to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower shock absorber corrosion
exhaust pipe corrosion
Lower Boot lid component corroded but not likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly corrosion
Both rear tyres starting to perish
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inside wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Both rear tyres starting to perish
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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B39 SEC is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420 in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 104,245 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 B39 SEC, 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 37 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 B39 SEC registered?
B39 SEC is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 31 December 1989.
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