MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,275 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases + deteriorated! (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases + deteriorated! (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened seat (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases + deteriorated! (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened seat (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases + deteriorated! (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases + deteriorated! (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine & transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +deteriorating! (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex+cannot fully see! (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +deteriorating! (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex+cannot fully see! (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +deteriorating! (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex+cannot fully see! (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis/inner arch+cannot fully see! (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +deteriorating! (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear bump stop panal corroded away!
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex+cannot fully see! (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear bump stop panal slight corrossion!
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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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F423 MGB is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420 in Red 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 F423 MGB, 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 F423 MGB registered?
F423 MGB is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 19 January 1989.
Is F423 MGB safe to buy?
The MOT history for F423 MGB shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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