MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,501 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
all tyres worn on inside edge
corrosion on n/s wheel arches
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
all tyres worn on inside edge
corrosion on n/s wheel arches
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
both front brakes binding a bit but not overheating
passenger door mirror secured by tape
removed clip from drivers seat belt to test
tyres worn on edges
wheel arches corroded
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
both front brakes binding a bit but not overheating
passenger door mirror secured by tape
removed clip from drivers seat belt to test
tyres worn on edges
wheel arches corroded
(1) Centre exhaust pipe and box corroded and blowing close to limit.
(1) Front no plate deteriorated close to limit.
(3) Rear anti roll bar link arms worn close to limit.
(5) Nearside front and all rear metal brake pipes corroded slightly.
(5) Power steering drive belts deteriorated slightly.
(5) Steering box leaking slightly.
Nearside rear tyre worn on the inside edge.
Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
(1) Centre exhaust pipe and box corroded and blowing close to limit.
(1) Front no plate deteriorated close to limit.
(3) Rear anti roll bar link arms worn close to limit.
(5) Nearside front and all rear metal brake pipes corroded slightly.
(5) Power steering drive belts deteriorated slightly.
(5) Steering box leaking slightly.
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
N/S/F & N/S/R wheel arches slightly corroded
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front number plate cracked
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
N/S/F & N/S/R wheel arches slightly corroded
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front number plate cracked
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front number plate cracked
N/S Door mirror insecure
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
front number plate cracked
front number plate cracked
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Front Number Plate Cracked
Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 420?
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F900 LPL is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 F900 LPL, 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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What year was F900 LPL registered?
F900 LPL is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 August 1988.
Is F900 LPL safe to buy?
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