MOT Status
ValidMileage
121,221 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
COMPLETE UNDERSIDE HAS BEEN UNDERSEALED REDUCING VIEW OF TESTABLE COMPONENTS
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
COMPLETE UNDERSIDE HAS BEEN UNDERSEALED REDUCING VIEW OF TESTABLE COMPONENTS
BOTH REAR BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY
CORROSION UNDER BRAKE SERVO MOUNTING
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Oil leak
Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
off side front jack point suface corrosion
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
off side front jack point service corrosion
Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
engine damp with oil
front number plate cracked
nearside front outer sill corroed at jacking point
offside front outer sill corroded at jacking point
power steering box damp
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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F248 OUD is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420 in White with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
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 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 F248 OUD, 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 F248 OUD registered?
F248 OUD is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 12 January 1989.
Is F248 OUD safe to buy?
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