MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,699 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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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J17 BAM is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 420 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1992 Mercedes-benz 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 117,497 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 J17 BAM, 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 34 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 J17 BAM registered?
J17 BAM is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 10 January 1992.
Is J17 BAM safe to buy?
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