MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
253,521 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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slightly leak on steering box
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
front brake discs near wear limit
slight corrosion on front to rear brake pipe
slight corrosion on offside front brake pipe to flex
slight wear on offside rear drop link
steering box weeping
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 420?
Based on 24,311 MOT tests across 2,343 vehicles.
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F44 TFX is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 F44 TFX, 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 F44 TFX registered?
F44 TFX is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 30 December 1988.
Is F44 TFX safe to buy?
The MOT history for F44 TFX shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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