MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
202,745 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MINOR EXHAUST BLOW- CENTRE SECTION
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MINOR EXHAUST BLOW- CENTRE SECTION
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
advise hand brake travel
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
advise hand brake travel
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
under the car has been heavily undersealed imc brake metal pipes etc
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired arch repair is only tack welded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired arch repaired inadequatly not seam welded (5.2.6)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load seat belt stalks missing both sides (5.2.4a)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
under the car has been heavily undersealed imc brake metal pipes etc
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load REAR SEAT BELT STAALKS MISSING (5.2.4a)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort BOTH SIDES (3.7.B.6a)
ALL BRAKE PIPES HEAVILY UNDER SEALED
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
UNDER THE CAR HAS BEEN HEAVILY UNDER SEALED
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch(as chalked) (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (as chalked) (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill(as chalked) (5.2.6)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Wheel bolt(s) missing x2 each wheel (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour lens broken (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
both rear lamp lenses darkened
front brake discs corroded and warped
n/s and o/s front indicator lenses darkened
n/s and o/s rear brake pipes corroded
n/s rear suspension bump rubber damaged
o/s rear suspension arem stopper welded
rear discs corroded
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
both rear lamp lenses darkened
n/s and o/s front indicator lenses darkened
n/s and o/s rear brake pipes corroded
n/s rear suspension bump rubber damaged
steering idler noisey on near side front
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
offside handbrake lower effort
some imbalance on front brakes
Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
offside handbrake lower effort to nearside
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 420?
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F569 YJW is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.6%.
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 F569 YJW, 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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F569 YJW is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 30 December 1988.
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