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115,814 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
steering idler has a slight play
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail rubbing on tyre on full lock (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 420?
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F516 CJK is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 F516 CJK, 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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F516 CJK is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 31 December 1989.
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