MOT Status
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107,382 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both front tyres cracked and perished
exhaust back box mounting rubber missing
exhaust carbon monoxide emissions just below 3.5%
offside front lower wishbone has been repaired by welding
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box holed and rusty (6.1.2 (a))
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/65/15 (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
nearside front tyre perrished
underside of vehicle corroding
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box holed (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box lower seal (2.3.3b)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
N/S Diff drive shaft seal leaking
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
n/s/f shock absorber gater split
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
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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D772 YHK is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.
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 D772 YHK, 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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D772 YHK is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 8 May 1987.
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