MOT Status
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95,847 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both NS and OS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both NS and OS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pipe off jet (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Power steering component leaking Steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Oil leaking excessively from engine bell housing area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings MARKED IN YELLOW CHALK (PIVOT POINT) (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
oil leak
signs of oil leaks
signs of oil leaks ( diff area )
slight play in steering box
Centre Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON OUTER EDGE
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON OUTER EDGE
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
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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F166 MNU is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 F166 MNU, 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 F166 MNU registered?
F166 MNU is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 30 December 1988.
Is F166 MNU safe to buy?
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