MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,407 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Corrosion hole in the N/S/F chassis rail.
Exhaust leaks.
Play in the steering.
Engine oil leaks.
Exhaust is leaking.
Offside wiper smears.
Play in the steering ball joints.
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
Offside wiper smears.
Play in the steering ball joints.
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Slight corrosion to chassis
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside front chassis corroding
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside front chassis corroding
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
nearside front chassis corroding
Nail in offside front tyre
windscreen damage on offside
chips in windscreen
exhaust system corroding
front chassis rails starting to corrode
CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN ARE JUST PASSABLE
EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODING
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS
CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN ARE JUST PASSABLE
EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODING
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
n/s/r tyre outer side wall slight damage cords not exposed
n/s/r tyre outer side wall slight damage cords not exposed
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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E705 NUV is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in Grey with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 E705 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 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 E705 NUV registered?
E705 NUV is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 January 1988.
Is E705 NUV safe to buy?
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