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Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracking (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front fog lamp not working
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Floor pan corrosion but outside prescribed areas
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill return (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel Near acceptable limit (2.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Outer Floor pan corrosion but outside prescribed areas
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill return (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel Near acceptable limit (2.3 (a) (i))
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive various (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive various (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Offside Rear body sill corroded but not holed
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear tyre perished
oil leak from engine area.
oil leak from rear diff area.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear tyre perished
oil leak from engine area.
oil leak from rear diff area.
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear tyre starting to perish
oil leak from steering box
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear tyre starting to perish
oil leak from steering box
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front wiper bent
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front wiper bent
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
both front coil springs corroded
play in steering arms
Offside Front shock absorber badly corroded
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Subframe 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 wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
O/S/F footwell corroded but outside any prescribed area
O/S/F shock absorber badly corroded
Rear fuel pipes corroded
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
front exhaust box has slight blow.
n/s and o/s handbrake badly corroded.
o/s/f and n/s/f inner wings corroded.
o/s/f chassis heavily corroded.
o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges.
slight leak from power steering box.
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge and close to limit
o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges
Centre Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Centre Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
corrosion to area around abs pump.
n/s/f indicater lens damaged.
near side rear side light slightly dim.
o/s/f shock absorber corroded.
power steering box has a slight leak.
rear diff mount heavily corroded.
rear fuel pipe heavily corroded.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
corrosion to area around abs pump.
n/s/f indicater lens damaged.
near side rear side light slightly dim.
o/s/f shock absorber corroded.
power steering box has a slight leak.
rear diff mount heavily corroded.
rear fuel pipe heavily corroded.
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
leak from power steering box
nearside front outer body sill excessively corroded
nearside front tyre worn on outer edge
oil leak from offside drive shaft oil seal
rear metal fuel pipes corroded
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
oil leak from offside drive shaft oil seal
rear metal fuel pipes corroded
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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)
moderate surface corrosion to rear metal brake pipe adjacent to rear flexible pipe
near side front tyre worn inner and outer edges
near side rear and offside rear handbrake outer cable ferrules corroded/brake still operates correctly
offside brake pad material approximatly 2/3rds worn
offside rear metal brake pipe adjacent to flexible brake pipe moderate surface corrosion/also slight free movement at securing clip
oil leak from differential /offside rear
slight/moderate surface corrosion to rear metal fuel pipes around fuel tank area
very slight corrosion to near side front outer sill panel
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
moderate surface corrosion to rear metal brake pipe adjacent to rear flexible pipe
near side front tyre worn inner and outer edges
near side rear and offside rear handbrake outer cable ferrules corroded/brake still operates correctly
offside brake pad material approximatly 2/3rds worn
offside rear metal brake pipe adjacent to flexible brake pipe moderate surface corrosion/also slight free movement at securing clip
oil leak from differential /offside rear
slight/moderate surface corrosion to rear metal fuel pipes around fuel tank area
very slight corrosion to near side front outer sill panel
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
corrosion to rear metal fuel pipes & brake pipes above nearside rear wishbone
oil leak from offside rear diff oil seal
slight leak nearside rear shock absorber
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Offside Front Subframe 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 Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
corrosion to rear metal fuel pipes & brake pipes above nearside rear wishbone
no coolant in header tank
offside rear brake hose not tight on bracket
oil leak from offside rear diff oil seal
slight leak nearside rear shock absorber
front suspension anti-roll bar verticle link rubbers perished no excess free movement
front suspension lower wishbone void bushs slight perishing /cracked -no excess free movement
near side and offside rear hand brake outer cable ferrules (where fitted into rear hubs )corroded hand brake still funtions correctly
near side and offside rear metal brake pipes adjacent to rear flexible pipes moderate surface corrosion also rear flexible brake pipe ferrules
offside front shock absorber lower body casing moderate surface corrosion
rear metal fuel pipe adjacent to fuel pump moderate surface corrosion
slight fluid leak from power steering box
slight water leak into vehicle at top edge of windscreen when washers operated
slight cracking perishing front suspension anti -roll bar verticle link bushs
slight/moderate surface corrosion rear metal brake pipe adjacent to offside flexible brake pipe
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear 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)
Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)
advise general underside corrosion
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D103 UGO is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 420 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.4%.
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 D103 UGO, 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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D103 UGO is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 24 October 1986.
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