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COX 63V

1979 Mercedes-benz 420

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

147,526 mi
Last recorded147,526 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2018
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz 420102,497 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCOX 63V
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2018 147,526 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 147,526 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 147,026 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 147,023 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 147,023 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 147,023 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 146,019 miles

Nearside Steering arm excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 146,019 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 146,019 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2012 146,019 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

ns wiper blade retainer protruding

Pass 1 Jul 2011 145,977 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 145,977 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 12 Dec 2009 145,766 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Dec 2009 145,766 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 143,388 miles

Centre Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

o/s/front tyre cracking

Fail 7 Oct 2008 143,388 miles

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Centre Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

o/s/front tyre cracking

Pass 21 Aug 2007 143,510 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 142,966 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 142,966 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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COX 63V is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 420 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 COX 63V, 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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COX 63V is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 24 October 1979.

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