MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,293 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sunvisor wont stay up (3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
all brake pipes surface corrosion
oil leak
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
all brake pipes surface corrosion
oil leak
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Oil leak
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Oil leak
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Oil leak
Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Oil leak
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
rear tyres are below 3mm
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Outer Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Outer Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
rear tyres are below 3mm
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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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F208 RMK is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 F208 RMK, 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 F208 RMK registered?
F208 RMK is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 30 December 1988.
Is F208 RMK safe to buy?
The MOT history for F208 RMK shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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