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Offside Front Steering box leaking oil leaking from gasket area (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Steering box leaking oil leaking from gasket area (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage slight leak from gasket (2.1.5 (a))
Front minor corrosion to brake discs
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front very slight play felt in wheel
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front wheel slightly stiff to turn
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear anti roll bar corroded
fuel cap seal starting to perish
various brake pipes corroded
various minor oil leaks
vehicle corroded
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front minor corrosion to brake discs
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front very slight play felt in wheel
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front wheel slightly stiff to turn
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear anti roll bar corroded
fuel cap seal starting to perish
various brake pipes corroded
various minor oil leaks
vehicle corroded
front to rear and both front brake pipes slightly corroded
Fuel pipe slightly corroded
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Fuel pipe slightly corroded
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of the main centre (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear of inner wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis rail (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Corrosion to front and rear inner sills
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Underside undersealed
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer sill jacking point (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer sill jacking point (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Chassis rail corroded
Offside Front Head lamp glass lose
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Lower part of casing by bottom bolt hole (2.7.2a)
Rear handbrake outer cable back plate securing brackets badly corroded.
Rubber fuel hose close to inner offside rear cv joint
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front of center box (7.1.2)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Anti roll bar link, rubber bush perished
Nearside Front Lower damper bush perished
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Lower damper bush perished
Offside Front Anti roll bar link, rubber bush perished
Offside Front Lower damper bush perished
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake shows signs of binding - spins free when tested
Offside Rear Lower damper bush perished
Oil leak ()
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 420?
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F723 FUJ is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 F723 FUJ, 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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F723 FUJ is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 August 1988.
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