MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,089 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rust developing around both front suspension mountings
rust developing in wheel archs
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rust developing around both front suspension mountings
rust developing in wheel archs
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
n/s/f track rod dust cover split
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
n/s/f track rod dust cover split
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 420?
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E653 DFJ is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 E653 DFJ, 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 E653 DFJ registered?
E653 DFJ is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 30 December 1988.
Is E653 DFJ safe to buy?
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