MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,401 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside and offside child seats fitted ()
Front Service brake excessively binding Both front brakes are binding (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive Small leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside and offside child seats fitted ()
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres 2008 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)
exhaust emits blue smoke at idle
front registration plate cracked
lot of oil leak engine and deff
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 420?
Based on 24,311 MOT tests across 2,343 vehicles.
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G581 VUW is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 420 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 G581 VUW, 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 G581 VUW registered?
G581 VUW is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 2 May 1990.
Is G581 VUW safe to buy?
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