MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,547 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
n/s/f wheel bearing noisy within the limit.
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 420?
Based on 24,311 MOT tests across 2,343 vehicles.
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FYW 557V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 420 in Grey with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 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 FYW 557V, 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.
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What year was FYW 557V registered?
FYW 557V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 May 1980.
Is FYW 557V safe to buy?
The MOT history for FYW 557V shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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