MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,720 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Coil spring corroded Near side front off side front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded Near side rear off side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Service brake binding but not excessively Near side front off side front (1.2.1 (f))
Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front (3.4 (b) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak ()
rear tyres cracking
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour lamp damaged (1.4.A.2f)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak ()
rear tyres cracking
both rear & offside front tyres badly cracked
corrosion:- front chassis, front subframe, nearside rear inner wheelarch
nearside front shock absorber damp
water in nearside headlight & image poor
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both rear & offside front tyres badly cracked
corrosion:- front chassis, front subframe, nearside rear inner wheelarch
nearside front shock absorber damp
water in nearside headlight & image poor
Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)
both rear ,nearside front starting to crack & perish
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
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How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 420?
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F400 EAX is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in Brown with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 F400 EAX, 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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F400 EAX is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 30 December 1988.
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