MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,131 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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slight play steering box
n/s and o/s front sills and floor corroded not in prescribed area
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
n/s and o/s front sills and floor corroded not in prescribed area
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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GBW 232V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 420 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1980 Mercedes-benz 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 104,450 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 GBW 232V, 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 46 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 GBW 232V registered?
GBW 232V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 June 1980.
Is GBW 232V safe to buy?
The MOT history for GBW 232V shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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