MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,240 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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all tyres cracked
Rear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
all tyres cracked
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Outer tyre sidewall has small cracks
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Outer tyre sidewall has small cracks
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component power steering box (2.3.3b)
front tyres side walls cracked
offside headlight lower than nearside but fully ajusted
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component power steering box (2.3.3b)
front tyres side walls cracked
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
both rear inner wheel arches are rusted and holed
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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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F168 TLY is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 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 F168 TLY, 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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F168 TLY is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 10 October 1988.
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