MOT Status
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102,890 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front outer sill corroding
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear tyre deteriorating
Offside Rear tyre cracked but not showing cord yet
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear tyre cracked but not showing cord yet
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear perished and cracking
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion door sill (6.1.B.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel strong advise approx 40mm movement (2.2.A.1a)
offside front floor corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear perished and cracking
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion door sill (6.1.B.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel strong advise approx 40mm movement (2.2.A.1a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
offside front floor corroded
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
handbrake warning light does not work
offside rear tyre badly perished and cracking
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Signs of corrosion to O/S outer sill area (door and front jacking point)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Signs of corrosion to O/S outer sill area (door and front jacking point)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.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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G381 SUD is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420 in White with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 G381 SUD, 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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G381 SUD is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 18 August 1989.
Is G381 SUD safe to buy?
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