MOT Status
ValidMileage
55,437 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likey to cause a short (1.9.2b)
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likey to cause a short (1.9.2b)
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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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COT 5W is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 101,568 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 COT 5W, 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 38 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 COT 5W registered?
COT 5W is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 11 November 1988.
Is COT 5W safe to buy?
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