MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,437 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Spare tyre defective
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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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F316 RTL is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
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 F316 RTL, 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 F316 RTL registered?
F316 RTL is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 2 February 1989.
Is F316 RTL safe to buy?
The MOT history for F316 RTL shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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