MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,425 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Centre Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
slight bind n/s front brake
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front steering idler bush has slight play
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Steering damper slightly weak
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 420?
Based on 24,311 MOT tests across 2,343 vehicles.
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F997 NHJ is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420 in White with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.
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 F997 NHJ, 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 F997 NHJ registered?
F997 NHJ is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 January 1989.
Is F997 NHJ safe to buy?
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