MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,044 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
engine smokes slightly
fair amount of front brake imbalance at 23%
fuel cap sealing ring starting to crack and perish
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Radiator core in very poor condition.
Rear propshaft rubber coupling is starting to break up.
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
ADVISE FRONT BUMPER RUSTY SLIGHTLY SHARP EDGES
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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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G155 FNV is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420 in Grey with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 G155 FNV, 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 G155 FNV registered?
G155 FNV is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 21 September 1989.
Is G155 FNV safe to buy?
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