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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front registration plate cracked.
Nearside Front Tyre outer sidewall perished.
Offside Front Tyre outer sidewall perished.
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Across rear axle. (3.6.B.2c)
Slight play in both front wheel bearings.
coil spring corroded Both front coil springs. (2.4.C.1b)
coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs. (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Within 30cm of anti-roll bar mounting. (2.4.A.3)
Front registration plate cracked.
Nearside Front Tyre outer sidewall perished.
Offside Front Tyre outer sidewall perished.
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Across rear axle. (3.6.B.2c)
Slight play in both front wheel bearings.
coil spring corroded Both front coil springs. (2.4.C.1b)
coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs. (2.4.C.1b)
Fuel pipes corroded.
Light corrosion to offside front chassis leg.
Nearside front tyre outer side wall cracking.
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Wear to front sub-frame bushes.
Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
Fuel pipes corroded.
Light corrosion to offside front chassis leg.
Nearside front tyre outer side wall cracking.
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Wear to front sub-frame bushes.
All four coil springs corroded.
Corrosion to offside front chassis member.
Front number plate cracked.
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
front exhaust has a slight blow
Corrosion to offside front chassis leg, by brake flexi.
Cracking to nearside front outer tyre wall.
Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
coolant level low
Corrosion to nearside front jacking point.
Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Corrosion to nearside front jacking point
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Offside rear tyre wall cracking and tread 2.5mm min 1.6mm.
Slight twist to nearside front tyre
Corrosion to nearside front jacking point
Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Offside rear tyre wall cracking and tread 2.5mm min 1.6mm.
Slight twist to nearside front tyre
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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IIB 600 is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.
Across all 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 101,568 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 IIB 600, 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 38 years old, this Mercedes-benz 420 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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IIB 600 is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 13 April 1988.
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