MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,504 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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no plate requires attension
slight bind on brakes
slight missfire
underside rusty
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
front no plate loose
o/s/f indicator lamp holed
Oil leak
underside rusty and weak
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside front indicator lamp holed
both outer sills rusty
underside rusty
exhaust rear box surporting rubbers wearing.
slight corrosion to o/s rear chassi (underneath vehicle).
slight corrosion to rear centre brake pipe.
slight play in steering assembley n/s and o/s
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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D240 LUA is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 100,068 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 D240 LUA, 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 39 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 D240 LUA registered?
D240 LUA is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 31 December 1987.
Is D240 LUA safe to buy?
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