MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
278,821 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
body and bumpers badlly corroded some area's coverd with tape
corrosion to offside front brake pipe offside front brake hose ferrule corroded
oil around power steering box
centre exhaust connecting ring craccked
scatches to front screen offsid e
suspect offside front wing corroded as tape applied to edges - front and rear bumpers corroded
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both sides front brake hose ferrules rusting
offside front wing rusting
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both sides front brake hose ferrules rusting
offside front wing rusting
front brake hose ferrules rusting
front wiper blades in poor condition
rear tyres both sides wearing low on tread
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
both sides front brake hose ferrules rusting
offside front wing rusting
rear tyres close to min limit
wiper blades in poor condition
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
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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F402 DKN is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 F402 DKN, 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 F402 DKN registered?
F402 DKN is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 25 November 1988.
Is F402 DKN safe to buy?
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