MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,551 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres on insides of tread area slightly worn. (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both O/S & N/S rear joints have slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both O/S & N/S rear pipes slightly deteriorated. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front and offside front lower torque reaction arm mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
2 chips zone 'b' on windscreen
brake warning light illuminated (handbrake not fully returning)
Plastic skirts fitted over seals
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Plastic skirts fitted over seals
power steering belts split and perished
Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
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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F39 DKP is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 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 F39 DKP, 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 F39 DKP registered?
F39 DKP is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 21 October 1988.
Is F39 DKP safe to buy?
The MOT history for F39 DKP shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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