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FPK 631V

1980 Mercedes-benz 420

White Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

101,546 mi
Last recorded101,546 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2011
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz 420104,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPK 631V
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2011 101,546 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 101,546 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 100,490 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 98,080 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 98,056 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 98,056 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 98,027 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 98,027 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 97,898 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 97,898 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2005 97,517 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 420?

Based on 24,311 MOT tests across 2,343 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
809
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
2,343
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 577
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 565
brake binding 530
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 479
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FPK 631V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 420 in White with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1980 Mercedes-benz 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 104,450 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 FPK 631V, 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 46 years old, this Mercedes-benz 420 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FPK 631V?

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What year was FPK 631V registered?

FPK 631V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 January 1980.

Is FPK 631V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FPK 631V shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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