MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,645 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Both lower sills starting to corrode front to rear
centre join section of exhaust has small hole
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole in front connecting pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached shock absorber mounting prescibed area corroded to excess (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
corrosion to nearside outer door sill
corrosion to offside outer door sill
freeplay in nearside steering idler bushes
freeplay in steering box
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
corrosion to nearside outer door sill
corrosion to offside outer door sill
freeplay in nearside steering idler bushes
freeplay in steering box
offside front tyre wearing outer edge
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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D524 OWO is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.
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 D524 OWO, 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 D524 OWO registered?
D524 OWO is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 January 1987.
Is D524 OWO safe to buy?
The MOT history for D524 OWO shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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