MOT Status
ValidMileage
86,337 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)
front tyres starting to crack but not showing ply or cords
Power steering component(s) leaking steering box (2.3.3b)
front tyres starting to crack but not showing ply or cords
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
handbrake warning light innoperative
slight oil leak from automatic transmission
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
handbrake warning light innoperative
slight oil leak from automatic transmission
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
front subframe, all bushes deteriorated
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
slight leak at steering box
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
slight leak at steering box
Nearside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
slight noise from offside front wheel bearing
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
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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FSS 500 is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.
Across all 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 100,068 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 FSS 500, 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 39 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 FSS 500 registered?
FSS 500 is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 August 1987.
Is FSS 500 safe to buy?
The MOT history for FSS 500 shows 31 tests with a 71% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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