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154,064 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill around the jacking point and back. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Braking system leaking Around the brake master cylinder. (1.1.3 (d))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill around the jacking point and back. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Rigid pipe across hub into the caliper. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play and slightly noisy (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play and slightly noisy (2.5.A.3c)
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
rear exhaust rubber mount badly deteriated
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play and slightly noisy (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play and slightly noisy (2.5.A.3c)
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
rear exhaust rubber mount badly deteriated
RUSTY/CORRODED A /B/ S PUMP MOUNTING BRACKET/CHASSIS O/S/F
Nearside Front Side repeater not working N/S/F WING REPEATER LAMP INOP (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low N/S HEADLAMP DIP BEAM TO LOW (1.8)
Nearside Rear All position lamps not working N/S/R SIDE LIGHT INOP (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Side repeater not working O/S/F WING SIDE REPEATER LIGHT INOP (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high O/S HEADLAMP DIP BEAM TO HIGH (1.8)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working REAR FOG LIGHT INOP (1.3.2b)
RUSTY/CORRODED A /B/ S PUMP MOUNTING BRACKET/CHASSIS O/S/F
Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
o/s outer sillat front sil corroded
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
o/s outer sillat front sil corroded
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 420?
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E585 WFC is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 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 E585 WFC, 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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E585 WFC is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 11 September 1987.
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