MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
204,076 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
front tyres worn slightly on the inner edges
handbrake effort low n/s rear
o/s headlight glass cracked
o/s rear wheel arch rusty
slight leak from the steering box
slight play n/s steering idler
exhaust system rusty
o/s headlight glass cracked
o/s rear wheel arch rusty
slight leak from the steering box
n/s/f jacking point rusty
o/s headlight glass cracked
o/s/r wheel arch rusty
steering box wet with oil
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Tie bar/rod locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f jacking point rusty
o/s head light glass cracked
o/s/r wheel arch rusty
steering box wet with oil
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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F212 OTA is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 F212 OTA, 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 F212 OTA registered?
F212 OTA is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 11 August 1988.
Is F212 OTA safe to buy?
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