MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,661 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
handbrake warning light illuminated
surface corrosion upon under body and suspension components
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipes across rear of vehicle, wheel to wheel. (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Fuel pipe excessively damaged excessively corroded (7.2.2) DANGEROUS
Oil leak ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
handbrake warning light illuminated
surface corrosion upon under body and suspension components
handbrake warning lamp on
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
handbrake warning lamp on
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
brake warning light on
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Park Brake light on dash
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
both sides fronts suspension areas /chassis surface corrosion
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
skirts fitted over outer sills
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Oil leak
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Oil leak
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Both front chassis rails corroding.
Fluid weap from PAS box.
Rear floor and cross member corroding.
Rear sections of brake pipe corroding.
Rear sections of fuel pipe corroding.
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
slight play steering idler
Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
max play in steering idler
oil leak
slight dampnessaround steering box
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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H180 LBW is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 420 in Grey with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 H180 LBW, 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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H180 LBW is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 2 August 1990.
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