MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,658 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame cracked (2.4.G.1)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
vehicle has smaller wiper blades making windscreen damage outside swept area
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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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C599 YRF is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 420 in Grey with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1986 Mercedes-benz 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 107,080 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 C599 YRF, 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 40 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 C599 YRF registered?
C599 YRF is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 19 June 1986.
Is C599 YRF safe to buy?
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