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82,471 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipes (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering component leaking box (2.1.5 (a))
Nail in nearside rear tyre
corrosion both sides rear inner wings
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
corrosion rear inner wings
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 420?
Based on 24,311 MOT tests across 2,343 vehicles.
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E557 NUV is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 in Cream with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.
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 E557 NUV, 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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What year was E557 NUV registered?
E557 NUV is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 9 October 1987.
Is E557 NUV safe to buy?
The MOT history for E557 NUV shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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