MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,877 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Advise:corrosion o/s/f wing
Advise:exhaust rubber split
Advise:o/s/f headlamp glass cracked & holed repaired with lens tape
Advise:oil leaks
Advise:slight play n/s/f brake reaction arm bush
Advise:slight play n/s/r anti roll bar linkage
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
N/S wiper unit not working
Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)
Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
N/S wiper unit not working
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyre side walls cracking badly
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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G259 FVW is a 1990 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 57.1%.
Across all 1990 Mercedes-benz 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 133,525 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 G259 FVW, 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 36 years old, this Mercedes-benz 420 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of G259 FVW?
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What year was G259 FVW registered?
G259 FVW is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 30 May 1990.
Is G259 FVW safe to buy?
The MOT history for G259 FVW shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does G259 FVW have outstanding finance?
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