MOT Status
ValidMileage
71,722 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Fuel system component leaking pump, filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front fog lamp not working
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Rear fuel pipe perished not leaking
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated coupling just above steering box is heavily worn (2.2.2 (c))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) lower coupling worn (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2mm tread and large splits on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive slight gear box oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
slight play in steering box
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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F313 OLD is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 F313 OLD, 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 F313 OLD registered?
F313 OLD is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 December 1988.
Is F313 OLD safe to buy?
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