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IXI 5810

1987 Mercedes-benz 420

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2014
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

155,135 mi
Last recorded155,135 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2013
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 420100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIXI 5810
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2013 155,135 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust is starting to deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 28 May 2009 150,203 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

all sterring and suspension bushes are all starting to deteriorate

slight free play in sterring box

slight play in front n/s idiling arm bush

Fail 28 May 2009 150,203 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

all sterring and suspension bushes are all starting to deteriorate

slight free play in sterring box

slight play in front n/s idiling arm bush

Pass 6 Aug 2008 148,742 miles

all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

oil leak

small chip in centre windscreen.

steering shock absorber slightly damp

Fail 6 Aug 2008 148,742 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

oil leak

small chip in centre windscreen.

steering shock absorber slightly damp

Fail 15 Jul 2008 148,442 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pipes starting to corrode.

rear wheel arches repaired in 30cm. areas

under side of car getting very corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2007 147,724 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear wheel arches and outer sills have been repaired in 30cm. areas.

front lower suspension arms and front cross member starting to corrode.

Fail 20 Jul 2007 147,724 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear wheel arches and outer sills have been repaired in 30cm. areas.

front lower suspension arms and front cross member starting to corrode.

Pass 28 Jul 2006 146,432 miles

as per test no.123270206221 plus welding repairs to offside rear outer wheel arch and inner wheel arch in 30cm areas

Fail 19 Jul 2006 146,432 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front sub frame and mounting areas very corroded.offside sill step corroded.nearside reverse light not working.

fuel and brake pipes rusty.offside front tyre side walls cracking.

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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IXI 5810 is a 1987 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 50%.

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 IXI 5810, 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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IXI 5810 is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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