MOT Status
Mileage
193,549 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
DRIVERS WINDOW NOT FULLY CLOSING
N/S IDLER WORN
O/S SPOT LIGHT LENS BROKEN [SHARP EDGES]
O/S/F BOTTOM BALL JOINT RUSTING [SIEZED ?]
O/S/F WING MOULDING LOOSE [STICKING OUT]
Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
oil leak
propshaft defective
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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G103 VUE is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420 in Gold with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
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 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 G103 VUE, 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 G103 VUE registered?
G103 VUE is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 9 August 1989.
Is G103 VUE safe to buy?
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