MOT Status
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56,785 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases nearside manifold (7.1.2)
Nearside Front tyre split/perished
Nearside Rear tyre split/perished
Offside Front tyre split/perished
power steering pump damp possible leak
steering box damp possible leak
n/s & o/s front tyres are perishing due to old age stronly advise thay are replaced
n/s/f tyre has nail in tread
o/s/r tyre is perishing due to old age and stronly advise thay are replaced
sills starting to corrode around jacking points
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 420?
Based on 24,311 MOT tests across 2,343 vehicles.
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F173 WAV is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 F173 WAV, 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 F173 WAV registered?
F173 WAV is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 August 1988.
Is F173 WAV safe to buy?
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