MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,370 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
evidence of both front tyres fouling.
n/s/f tyre on cracks not deep enough to reach cords.
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
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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E800 VGP is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 in Gold with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 100,068 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 E800 VGP, 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 39 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 E800 VGP registered?
E800 VGP is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 19 August 1987.
Is E800 VGP safe to buy?
The MOT history for E800 VGP shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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