MOT Status
ValidMileage
32,838 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Screen damaged on nearside,not affecting drivers view
Sidewalls cracked on all four tyres
screen damaged on nearside,not affecting drivers view
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
screen damaged on nearside,not affecting drivers view
surface cracks on sidewalls of all four tyres
slight cracks in all tyres
screen damaged on nearside,not affecting drivers view
sidewalls cracking on all four tyres
screen damaged on nearside (not affecting drivers view)
sidewalls starting to crack on all four tyres
screen damaged on nearside not affecting drivers view
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
all tyres are cracked on side walls
screen damaged (outside swept area)
screen damaged (outside swept area)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)
Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
small crack in screen.
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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E816 VEX is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 E816 VEX, 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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How do I check the history of E816 VEX?
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What year was E816 VEX registered?
E816 VEX is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 6 May 1988.
Is E816 VEX safe to buy?
The MOT history for E816 VEX shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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