MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,226 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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1 rubber mounting at the offside midle box split half way to break
All four tyres are deteriorated from innerside of the tyre wall ( crack )
Power steering, alternator and airconditioning belt are slight deteriorated
Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
1 rubber mounting at the offside midle box split half way to break
All four tyres are deteriorated from innerside of the tyre wall ( crack )
Engine oil level very low
Power steering, alternator and airconditioning belt are slight deteriorated
Two exhaust rubber mount of the nearside rear and midle box are deteriorated
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
engine oil leaks
front headlamps fitted with beam image deflector stickers
on acceleration excessive smoke emitted through exhaust
slight play in steering linkages
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
engine oil leaks
exhaust mounting rubbers deterorating
front headlamps fitted with beam image deflector stickers
rear registeration plate deterorating
slight play in steering linkages
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
all four tyres slightly deterorating side walls
both front tyre inner & outer walls are slightly deteriorated
fuel cap seal begining to perish
o/s & n/s engine mount dampers are leaking
oil leaks
power steering drive belts are deteriorating
signs of a power steering leak around the pump?
slight play in the o/s/r antiroll bar link rod
wiper blades smear slightly
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
both front inner & outer tyre walls are slightly deteriorated
fuel cap seal begining to perish
n/s engine mount damper leaking?
oil leaks
power steering drive belts are deteriorating
signs of a power steering fluid leak around pump?
slight play in the o/s/r antiroll bar link rod
wiper blades smear slightly
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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E430 MHV is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 E430 MHV, 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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E430 MHV is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 18 March 1988.
Is E430 MHV safe to buy?
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