MOT Status
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59,504 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Central Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light broken
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light broken
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
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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E18 SGC is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 E18 SGC, 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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What year was E18 SGC registered?
E18 SGC is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 10 March 1988.
Is E18 SGC safe to buy?
The MOT history for E18 SGC shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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