MOT Status
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59,697 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
All suspension bushes perrished but not causing exssive movment
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush has deteriorated due to air con oil leaking onto arm (2.4.G.2)
Slight corrsion to underside and body
Slight oil leak
Suspension components corroded
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
All suspension bushes perrished but not causing exssive movment
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush has deteriorated due to air con oil leaking onto arm (2.4.G.2)
Slight corrsion to underside and body
Slight oil leak
Suspension components corroded
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
brake warning lamp on.
engine idle speed @ 2100 rpm (intermittent).
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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F198 UOT is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 F198 UOT, 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 F198 UOT registered?
F198 UOT is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 3 August 1988.
Is F198 UOT safe to buy?
The MOT history for F198 UOT shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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