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140,741 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake pedal wearing smooth pedal rubber worn & split (1.1.2 (c))
Offside Body component slightly loose door moulding (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth worn & split (1.1.2 (c))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play offside & nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Spare tyre defective under inflated ()
Brake pedal wearing smooth pedal rubber worn & split (1.1.2 (c))
Central Exhaust mounting defective 2 x rubber hangers split (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth worn & split (1.1.2 (c))
Central Exhaust mounting defective 2 x rubber hangers split (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth pedal rubber worn & split (1.1.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Headlamp levelling device inoperative dash switch (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth pedal rubber worn & split (1.1.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth pedal rubber worn & split (1.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight lift when levered under load (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively excessively split (3.4 (b) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth pedal rubber worn & split (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly split (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight lift when levered under load (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Offside Body component slightly loose door moulding (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides are split ends (3.4 (b) (i))
Front Lower Oil leaking excessively from transmission cooler pipe below radiator, further investigation required to determine exact diagnosis (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid requires aim adjustment, NOTE: wiper blade performance NOT tested (3.5 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Windscreen washer not working NOTE: wiper blade performance NOT tested (3.5 (a))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pedal wearing smooth rubber worn & split (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective blade starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Body component slightly loose door moulding (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective blade starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights reset to zero ()
Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/side/front engine mounting perished due too oil leak
oil leak
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 420?
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F487 OYY is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
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 F487 OYY, 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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F487 OYY is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 26 October 1988.
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