MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,056 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Coil spring corroded all x4 springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear diff leak
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
Coil spring corroded all x4 springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear diff leak
Nearside Front Outer track rod end 'dust cover' perished....
Headlamp levelling device inoperative up/ down adjuster inoperative (switch in centre of consol.) (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low VERY low.... (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding severly binding.... (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Outer track rod end 'dust cover' perished....
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding TOTALY SIEZED ON.... (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding TOTALY SIEZED ON.... (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt very perished.... (2.2.C.1c)
Hazard warning switch faulty possibly switch or relay?? sometimes only one side works .... (1.4.B.1d)
Rear rear brake binding nearside and offside.... (3.7.B.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive at idle speed 9.01% .... (7.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt very perished.... (2.2.C.1c)
Brakes slight fluctuation offside rear....
Front front brake binding possibly rear refere to the above fault's .... (3.7.B.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively deteriorated / smearing (8.2.2)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault also intermittant brakes binding.... (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS
Brakes slight fluctuation offside rear....
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
2 x front michelin tyres perished....
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
split hose ?? under nearside front inner wing....advise to repair....
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
full inspection of o/s front wheel bearing could not be made due to brake bind
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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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D420 BJF is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.
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 D420 BJF, 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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D420 BJF is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 12 March 1987.
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