MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
225,907 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
nearside rear exhaustbox rubber mount perished
offside and nearside front chassis surface corrision
offside and nearside front wings rusty
offside and nearside rear wheel arches rusty
offside front inner wing surface corrision by body mount
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nail in offside rear tyre
n/s/f rtye worn on inner edge (tracking) steering box needs adjustment
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
exhaust rubbers perishing
fuel tank cap rubber perishing
o/s/f brake slight bind
o/s/f tyre inner edge wearing low,advise front tracking
slight cracking front number plate
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
exhaust rubbers perishing
fuel tank cap rubber perishing
o/s/f brake slight bind
o/s/f tyre inner edge wearing low,advise front tracking
slight cracking front number plate
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front registration plate cracked
gearbox oil cooler hose damp
rear differential oil leak
some corrosion on the underside of the vehicle
steering box damp
unable to clearly view the front or rear brake pads
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front registration plate cracked
gearbox oil cooler hose damp
rear differential oil leak
some corrosion on the underside of the vehicle
steering box damp
unable to clearly view the front or rear brake pads
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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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G108 WBL is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420 in White with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 G108 WBL, 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 G108 WBL registered?
G108 WBL is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 31 December 1989.
Is G108 WBL safe to buy?
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