MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,637 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coolant leak ()
Offside headlamp reflector tarnished but not affecting beam pattern.
Offside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
all tyres - sidewalls deteriorated
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
all tyres - sidewalls deteriorated
Front bumper centre strip missing
O/S headlamp lens slightly deteriorated
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear driveshaft inner gaiters cracking
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Front bumper centre strip missing
O/S headlamp lens slightly deteriorated
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear driveshaft inner gaiters cracking
Fuel pipes slightly corroded at rear
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Rear inner cv boots deteriorated
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Fuel pipes slightly corroded at rear
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Rear inner cv boots deteriorated
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
hole in nearside outer sill not within prescribed area
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
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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GPK 921V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 420 in Cream with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 GPK 921V, 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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GPK 921V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 March 1980.
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