MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
183,295 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
misfire from engine?
offside front tyre tread peeling
oil leak
slight play in steering box
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
all brake pipes starting to corrode
oil leak from engine
rear exhaust mounts perished
Oil leak
all exhaust mounts perished
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Oil leak
all exhaust mounts perished
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight plat in steering idler
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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E493 GMY 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 75%.
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 E493 GMY, 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 E493 GMY registered?
E493 GMY is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 20 January 1988.
Is E493 GMY safe to buy?
The MOT history for E493 GMY shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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