MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,394 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak
steering box very rough on turning
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Oil leak
o/s/r tyre wearing close to lomits
steering box very rough on turning
n/s steering idler arm slight play
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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D844 FFL is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 420 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 D844 FFL, 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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What year was D844 FFL registered?
D844 FFL is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 24 October 1986.
Is D844 FFL safe to buy?
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