MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,238 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
engine smoke
rust on rear chassis +rear crossmember +under body rust
warp on all brakes
Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
engine smoke
rust on rear chassis +rear crossmember +under body rust
warp on all brakes
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
play in steering box
rust on rear chassis +rear spring mounts
slight play in n/s steering idler
rust on rear brake pipes
rust on rear chassis
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine smoke
rust on rear chassis
warp on front & rear brakes
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
foot brake travel
rust on both rear chassis
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
foot brake travel
rust on both rear chassis
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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BGH 1X is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 101,568 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 BGH 1X, 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 38 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 BGH 1X registered?
BGH 1X is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 17 February 1988.
Is BGH 1X safe to buy?
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