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BEW 193T

1979 Mercedes-benz 420

Brown Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,079 mi
Last recorded58,079 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2009
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz 420102,497 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBEW 193T
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2009 58,079 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2009 58,070 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 May 2008 57,627 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 54,654 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 53,608 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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BEW 193T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 420 in Brown with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 BEW 193T, 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.

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What year was BEW 193T registered?

BEW 193T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is BEW 193T safe to buy?

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