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FY57 TFF

2007 Mercedes-benz 420

Silver Diesel 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

117,180 mi
Last recorded117,180 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2022
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz 42085,066 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY57 TFF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2022 117,180 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body corrosion

Pass 12 Aug 2021 113,572 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 113,558 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2016 110,423 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Apr 2016 110,423 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 96,470 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Apr 2015 96,394 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front to rear parking brake cable corroded

o/s/r parking brake cable corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2014 78,559 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

PETROL TANK STRAP TWISTED

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2013 61,481 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 61,481 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 48,805 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 48,732 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 35,310 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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FY57 TFF is a 2007 Mercedes-benz 420 in Silver with a 4,196cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 85,066 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 FY57 TFF, 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 19 years old, this Mercedes-benz 420 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FY57 TFF registered?

FY57 TFF is a 2007 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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