MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
206,335 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
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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E614 JKS is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in Beige with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 E614 JKS, 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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E614 JKS is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 16 May 1988.
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