MOT Status
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71,227 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front both sides lower ball joint boots perishing/deteriorated
Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Front & Rear (NS & OS) (3.6.B.4e)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Front & Rear (NS & OS) (3.6.B.2c)
Front Body has slight corrosion NS & OS front inner wings rusty (6.1.B.2)
Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak Engine & rear differential ()
Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush NS & OS (2.7.4)
Rear coil spring corroded NS & OS (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Front & Rear (NS & OS) (3.6.B.4e)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Front & Rear (NS & OS) (3.6.B.2c)
Front Body has slight corrosion NS & OS front inner wings rusty (6.1.B.2)
Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak Engine & rear differential ()
Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush NS & OS (2.7.4)
Rear coil spring corroded NS & OS (2.4.C.1b)
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear nail
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
fuel pipes corroded
Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 420?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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F414 KGT is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420 in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 F414 KGT, 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 F414 KGT registered?
F414 KGT is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 31 December 1989.
Is F414 KGT safe to buy?
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