MOT Status
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75,297 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)
Both front tyres perished
light misting of oil from power steering box
slight play detected in steering system\brake pipes and brake hose ferrules slightly corroded
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
slight play detected in steering system\brake pipes and brake hose ferrules slightly corroded
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
n/s/f tyre perished
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 420?
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E143 VVP is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.
Across all 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 101,568 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 E143 VVP, 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 38 years old, this Mercedes-benz 420 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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E143 VVP is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 15 February 1988.
Is E143 VVP safe to buy?
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