MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,191 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front and rear chassis rails rusty
rear number plate in poor condition
wipers in poor condition
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front and rear chassis rails rusty
rear number plate in poor condition
wipers in poor condition
chassis rails rusty
emissions close to limit
exhaust system rusty
Oil leak
rear number plate in poor condition
Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
chassis rails rusty
exhaust system rusty
rear number plate in poor condition
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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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D295 BLO is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 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 D295 BLO, 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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D295 BLO is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 4 February 1987.
Is D295 BLO safe to buy?
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