MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
292,375 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear number plate is deteriorating
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Both rear tyres are worn to 2mm
N/s centre section of exhaust is starting to fracture
O/s front tyre is worn to limit on inner edge & N/s front is very low on inner edge
Rear number plate is starting to delaminate
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 420?
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E77 KUW is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 E77 KUW, 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 E77 KUW registered?
E77 KUW is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 14 January 1988.
Is E77 KUW safe to buy?
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