MOT Status
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151,996 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Brake disc corroded over outer surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Door, corroded
Offside Door, corroded
Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Fuel system component leaking pump area (7.2.3)
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings idler arm bush worn to excess (2.2.B.1h)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)
Front Bumper insecure valance
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin borderline (3.5.1g)
coil spring corroded both front and rear (2.4.C.1b)
corrosion throughout
engine knocking
van tyre fitted to nearside rear
Front Body has slight corrosion valance has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body has slight corrosion door has corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)
Front Body has slight corrosion valance has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body has slight corrosion door has corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Drivers door corroded
Front subframe bushes worn and have movement
Fuel cap seal slightly corroded
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front fog lamp not working
oil leak
rear brakes have imbalance
steering wheel has free play
Fuel system component leaking fuel pump (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Drivers door corroded
Front subframe bushes worn and have movement
Fuel cap seal slightly corroded
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front fog lamp not working
oil leak
rear brakes have imbalance
steering wheel has free play
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
oil leak
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front bumper insecure
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
front valance rotten
offside wiper poor
steering idler arm bearing worn
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 420?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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D6 SLX is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 420 in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.
Across all 1986 Mercedes-benz 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 107,080 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 D6 SLX, 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 40 years old, this Mercedes-benz 420 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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D6 SLX is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 31 December 1986.
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