MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
229,607 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Both rear brake pipes rusted
Draglink/drop arm ball joints slight wear
Heavy underseal on offside front flitch
Nearside front flitch heavy corrosion
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Slight oil leak from automatic transmission pipes near radiator
Steering box worn
Under engine bay covered in oil
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
offside front and rear tyre sidewalls slightly cracked
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 420?
Based on 24,311 MOT tests across 2,343 vehicles.
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F661 RJB is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 F661 RJB, 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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F661 RJB is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 March 1989.
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