MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,197 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fuel pipes close to pump corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Slight play to steering idler
heavy oil leak conering steering linkages
o/s/r brake ferule corroded
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fuel pipes close to pump area corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
O/S/F brake ferule corroded
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
heavy oil leak covering steering linkages
slight play to steering idler
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
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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E316 BKL is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 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 E316 BKL, 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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E316 BKL is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 April 1988.
Is E316 BKL safe to buy?
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