MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
61,372 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside rear mounting bush worn (movement) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Tow bar bracket mounting corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both side mounting Bracket/plates corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyre sidewalls slightly perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Towing eye area to chassis corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Slight corrosion to underside of vehicle to suspension parts and mounting areas
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Towing eye area to chassis corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Slight corrosion to underside of vehicle to suspension parts and mounting areas
Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced towing/ Anti roll bar mounting (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Slight corrosion to vehicle underbody.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Towing eye mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component around power steering box area (2.1.5 (a))
Slight corrosion to under body of vehicle
Coolant leak ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear diff slightly leaking oil
fuel cap seal slightly perishing
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Coolant leak ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear diff slightly leaking oil
fuel cap seal slightly perishing
Front Oil leak ()
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak rear diff ()
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Off side and near side (8.2.2)
Front Oil leak ()
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak rear diff ()
Both front coil springs slightly corroded
Both rear shock bushes slightly perishing
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
rear diff slightly leaking oil
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Diff leaking oil.
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Center exhaust section blowing slightly
Front tyres cracked arount outer sidewalls
Rear tyres worn
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 420?
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F422 UJB is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420 in White with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 F422 UJB, 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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F422 UJB is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 31 December 1989.
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