MOT Status
ValidMileage
74,293 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Tyres Cracking (10 Years Old) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft (O) seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft (O) seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)
Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
exhaust system could be better mounted recomend new exhaust rubber mountings
front wipers could be better
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
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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F247 EBV is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420 in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.
Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 104,245 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 F247 EBV, 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 37 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 F247 EBV registered?
F247 EBV is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 31 December 1989.
Is F247 EBV safe to buy?
The MOT history for F247 EBV shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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