MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
200,546 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
near side rear wheel arc corroding engine oil leak near side front wing corroding
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
n/s/r tyre wall cracking
o/s/f chasis corroded
stg box leaking
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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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G52 DLV is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 420 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 G52 DLV, 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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What year was G52 DLV registered?
G52 DLV is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 February 1990.
Is G52 DLV safe to buy?
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