MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,026 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side4s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear and front both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()
Fuel pipes slight rusted
Low coolant level
Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Under body slight rusted and covered under sealant front and rear
Front Oil leak ()
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Oil leak ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nail in nearside front tyre
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nail in nearside front tyre
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Oil leak
Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
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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GJC 817 is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 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 GJC 817, 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 GJC 817 registered?
GJC 817 is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 August 1989.
Is GJC 817 safe to buy?
The MOT history for GJC 817 shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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