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HAZ 2644

1987 Mercedes-benz 420

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

50,348 mi
Last recorded50,348 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2015
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 420100,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHAZ 2644
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2015 50,348 miles

front number plate damaged

Fail 2 Dec 2015 50,347 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front number plate damaged

Pass 13 May 2014 50,101 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 50,100 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 23 Apr 2013 49,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 49,998 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 49,893 miles

Auto gear box radiator oil pipe corroded.

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 49,701 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 49,701 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 47,502 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2010 47,502 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 46,296 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 46,296 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 45,191 miles

FRONT CROSSMEMBER REAR BUSHES ARE DETERIORATED

STEERING BOX HAS PLAY ADVISE ADJUST

Fail 29 Aug 2007 45,190 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear floor pan edge corroded (near rear wheel arch)

off side door mirror marked

off side rear tyre deep cuts in tread

Pass 23 Aug 2006 43,410 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 420?

Based on 24,311 MOT tests across 2,343 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
809
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
2,343
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 577
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 565
brake binding 530
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 479
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HAZ 2644 is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 100,068 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 HAZ 2644, 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 39 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 HAZ 2644 registered?

HAZ 2644 is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 April 1987.

Is HAZ 2644 safe to buy?

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