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BOT 76V

1980 Mercedes-benz 420

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,425 mi
Last recorded75,425 miles
Recorded on8 May 2013
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz 420104,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOT 76V
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2013 75,425 miles

both front brakes hard to lock up

corrosion in boot

heavy underseal under vehicle also slight corrosion in a few places

rear brake discs corroded

rear foot brake effort getting low

side to side play in handbrake lever

slight rubbing o.s.r. brake

Fail 7 May 2013 75,245 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front brakes hard to lock up

corrosion in boot

heavy underseal under vehicle also slight corrosion in a few places

rear brake discs corroded

rear foot brake effort getting low

side to side play in handbrake lever

slight rubbing o.s.r. brake

Pass 21 Oct 2010 75,425 miles

both rear brake discs corroded

noise from back of steering wheel ??

surface corrosion in many places under vehicle

surface corrosion n.s.f. chassis inside wheelarch

Pass 17 Sep 2009 75,188 miles

Brake master cylinder slightly corroded (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

brake pipes coated in underseal

slight corrosion near side front inner box section

surface corrosion on near side outer cill

under body of vehicle covered in under seal

Pass 5 Sep 2008 75,150 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

vehicle heavily undersealed especialy on its many welded areas

welded repair from this test heavily undersealed

Fail 29 Aug 2008 75,143 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

vehicle heavily undersealed especialy on its many welded areas

Pass 1 Aug 2007 75,137 miles

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

vehicle has had numerous weldig repairs

Pass 17 Jul 2006 75,135 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 75,135 miles

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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BOT 76V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 420 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1980 Mercedes-benz 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 104,450 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 BOT 76V, 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 46 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 BOT 76V registered?

BOT 76V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 30 December 1980.

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