MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,773 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both front wheels signs of catching on inner alloy rim (not catching on time of test)
slight play in both front subframe bushes
washers not fully hitting windcreen
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front of inner arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor / sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor / sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working x 2 (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch / floor / sill (5.2.6) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6) DANGEROUS
Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
both front subframe bushes worn
exhaust rubber missing
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
nearside washer not working
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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HPE 157V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 420 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 HPE 157V, 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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HPE 157V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 28 March 1980.
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