MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
177,605 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak
general poor condition
play in steering
rear window smashed
geeting rusty all over
osf headlamp carcked
rear window smashed
rusty holed in front plate
small amount of play in osf ball jiont
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
geeting rusty all over
osf headlamp carcked
rear window smashed
rusty holed in front plate
small amount of play in osf ball jiont
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
N/S/F inner wing corroded,,,,,,,,,
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 420?
Based on 24,311 MOT tests across 2,343 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F970 OGM is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 F970 OGM, 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 F970 OGM registered?
F970 OGM is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 22 November 1988.
Is F970 OGM safe to buy?
The MOT history for F970 OGM shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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