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ERJ 4N

1980 Mercedes-benz 420

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

183,075 mi
Last recorded183,075 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2021
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz 420104,450 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERJ 4N
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2021 183,075 miles

Nearside Front Inner wing corroded.

Pass 6 Jun 2016 183,050 miles

Offside rear tyre perished

Fail 26 May 2016 183,050 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp not working on main beam Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear tyre perished

Fail 3 Jul 2015 183,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

o/s/r tyre perished in tread

Pass 9 Jun 2014
Pass 19 Jun 2013 183,006 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 182,992 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 182,472 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 182,040 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 180,946 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 180,236 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 420?

Based on 24,311 MOT tests across 2,343 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
809
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
2,343
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 577
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 565
brake binding 530
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 479
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ERJ 4N is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 420 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1980 Mercedes-benz 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 104,450 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 ERJ 4N, 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 46 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 ERJ 4N registered?

ERJ 4N is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 5 February 1980.

Is ERJ 4N safe to buy?

The MOT history for ERJ 4N shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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