MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
61,146 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
unable to check exhaust due to fuel leak
Nearside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.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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D966 FJD is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 420 in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 D966 FJD, 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 D966 FJD registered?
D966 FJD is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 August 1986.
Is D966 FJD safe to buy?
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