MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,288 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
vehicle has been stood.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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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D500 SWL is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 D500 SWL, 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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How do I check the history of D500 SWL?
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What year was D500 SWL registered?
D500 SWL is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 11 June 1987.
Is D500 SWL safe to buy?
The MOT history for D500 SWL shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does D500 SWL have outstanding finance?
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