MOT Status
ValidMileage
46,772 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside inner sill panel corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
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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E438 MMH is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 in Purple with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.
Across all 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 100,068 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 E438 MMH, 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 39 years old, this Mercedes-benz 420 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of E438 MMH?
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What year was E438 MMH registered?
E438 MMH is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 August 1987.
Is E438 MMH safe to buy?
The MOT history for E438 MMH shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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