MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,889 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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CUT TO THE SIDE WALL OF THE N/S/F TYRE
ENGINE BURNING OIL
EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION AND HAS A SMALL LEAK
O/S/F BOTTOM BALL JOINT GAITOR SPLIT
OIL LEAKS
SLIGHT PLAY IN REAR ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES
SUSPENSION AND BRAKE HOSES ARE STARTING TO PERISH
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
offside front tyre bald on inner edge
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
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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BIG 4201 is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 BIG 4201, 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 BIG 4201 registered?
BIG 4201 is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 31 December 1989.
Is BIG 4201 safe to buy?
The MOT history for BIG 4201 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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