MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,717 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
all tyres have slight cracking to sidewalls
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
all tyres have slight cracking to sidewalls
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
n/s windscreen washer inop
rear tyres cracking
Slight play in steering box
All 4 tyres cracking on sidewalls
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
All 4 tyres cracking on sidewalls
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Slight play in steering box
All the four tyres are cracking
Centre Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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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E741 VVP is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 E741 VVP, 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 E741 VVP registered?
E741 VVP is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 9 March 1988.
Is E741 VVP safe to buy?
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