MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,498 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Inner Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Inner Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside front brake disc is corroded, however doesnt seem to affect the brake performance.
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
nearside front tyre side wall is cracked, but not deep enough to reach ply or cord
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
corrosion on chassis
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
slight free play in front steering joints. †
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 420?
Based on 24,311 MOT tests across 2,343 vehicles.
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F757 SMU is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420 in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 F757 SMU, 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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What year was F757 SMU registered?
F757 SMU is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 9 February 1989.
Is F757 SMU safe to buy?
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