MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,617 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
engine oil on minimum level
fuel pipes corroding
offside front lower stabilizer bush showing signs of wear
stonechip on windscreen
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fuel pipes corroded around fuel pump/filter
Radiator cooling fan shroud insecure
Steering idler ball joint slight play
Under bonnet soundproofing material insecure (fire hazard)
Bonnet soundproofing insecure
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate security suspect
Front service brake veers left
Nearside exhaust mounting braket at gearbox corroded
Rear fog lamp switch tight
Engine oil leak and oil level low
Exhaust corroding at centre and minor leak of exhaust gases
Slight wear in steering idler
offside front tyre uneven wear and worn close to the legal limit
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Slight wear in steering idler
offside front tyre uneven wear and worn close to the legal limit
Front service brake veers right
Offside rear shock absorber weak
Steering damper moist from engine oil
Steering idler slightly worn
Wear in front brake discs
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front service brake veers right
Offside rear shock absorber weak
Steering damper moist from engine oil
Steering idler slightly worn
Wear in front brake discs
Front service brake veers right
Parking brake mechanism poor
Wear in nearside steering idler
Bonnet soundproofing material insecure in engine bay
Front service brake veers right
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake mechanism poor
Wear in nearside steering idler
Bonnet soundproofing material insecure in engine bay
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear shock absorber has a light misting of oil
wear in steering idler
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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E82 FTM is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 E82 FTM, 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 E82 FTM registered?
E82 FTM is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 5 November 1987.
Is E82 FTM safe to buy?
The MOT history for E82 FTM shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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