MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
212,048 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)
Slight play in front steering linkage
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Slight play in front steering linkages
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Slight play in front steering linkages
Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
advanced wear both front brake discs
some binding o/s/r brake
front pads near wear limit
some wear in o/s lower ball joint
o/s/f lower ball joint advanced deterioration
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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G516 CPF is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420 in Brown with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 G516 CPF, 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 G516 CPF registered?
G516 CPF is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 20 October 1989.
Is G516 CPF safe to buy?
The MOT history for G516 CPF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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