MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,132 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
all tyres badly perished
both front brake furrules rusty
both front control arm gaitors split
both front shock absorber top and bottom bushes perished
both rear brake flexi hoses perished
both rear discs have got heat signs of overheating
front springs very rusty
handbrake light on
handbrake not returning fully
nearside rear door trim falling off
nearside rear spring rusty
oil leak engine
slight play nearside rear link rod
steering box damp
water damage rear no plate
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak
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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D61 FDX is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 D61 FDX, 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 D61 FDX?
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What year was D61 FDX registered?
D61 FDX is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 March 1987.
Is D61 FDX safe to buy?
The MOT history for D61 FDX shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does D61 FDX have outstanding finance?
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