MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,425 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
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
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
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
vehicle has had numerous weldig repairs
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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BOT 76V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 30 December 1980.
Is BOT 76V safe to buy?
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