MOT Status
ValidMileage
80,308 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive very slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fuel tank cap seal slight deteriorated.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
Fuel tank cap seal slight deteriorated.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Light blue smoke on acceleration
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Light blue smoke on acceleration
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 420?
Based on 24,311 MOT tests across 2,343 vehicles.
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F909 HHR is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420 in Cream with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 F909 HHR, 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 F909 HHR registered?
F909 HHR is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 24 January 1989.
Is F909 HHR safe to buy?
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