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DAX 300V

1979 Mercedes-benz 420

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

41,454 mi
Last recorded41,454 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz 420102,497 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAX 300V
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2019 41,454 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 41,290 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 41,290 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 40,739 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 40,735 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front number plate damaged

scratches in windscreen

Pass 19 Dec 2009 40,071 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 39,520 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 38,957 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 37,207 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 420?

Based on 24,311 MOT tests across 2,343 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
809
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
2,343
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 577
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 565
brake binding 530
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 479
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DAX 300V is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 420 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1979 Mercedes-benz 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 102,497 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 DAX 300V, 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 47 years old, this Mercedes-benz 420 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DAX 300V registered?

DAX 300V is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 5 October 1979.

Is DAX 300V safe to buy?

The MOT history for DAX 300V shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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