MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,085 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.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)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Coolant leak- radiator??
Corrosion offside front chassis rail
Neutral idle speed high
Noisy dry joint, nearside steering linkage
Various assorted corrosion
Coolant leak
Oil leak
exhaust system corroded
near side and off side outer sill corroding
off side front inner wheel arch corroded
off side rear inner sill corroded
weld repairs to both inner sills
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak
Oil leak
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
exhaust system corroded
near side and off side outer sill corroding
off side front inner wheel arch corroded
off side rear inner sill corroded
weld repairs to both inner sills
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
o/s and n/sdiscs corroded
slight imbalance in rear brakes 20%
steering sounds very dry and creaking
surface corrosion to o/s and n/s rear chassis behind wheels
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
o/s and n/sdiscs corroded
slight imbalance in rear brakes 20%
steering sounds very dry and creaking
surface corrosion to o/s and n/s rear chassis behind wheels
all four tyrs are perished in outer side wall, suggest attention soon.
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Please be advised that the off side rear tyre is perished in side walls.
Please be advised that the off side rear tyre is perished in side walls.
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 420?
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CDE 435V is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 420 in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
Across all 1979 Mercedes-benz 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 102,497 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 CDE 435V, 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 47 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 CDE 435V registered?
CDE 435V is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 30 August 1979.
Is CDE 435V safe to buy?
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