MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,212 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe going into flexi corroded at end (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe going into flexi corroded at end (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear subframe front bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe going into flexi corroded at end (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe going into flexi corroded at end (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear subframe front bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn torsion bar rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
offside front and offside rear tyres wearing low on inner edges
offside front and offside rear tyres wearing on inner edge
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge
slight leak power steering box
power steering box starting to leak fluid
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
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)
all exhaust rubbers starting to crack
slight dampness around steering box
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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J77 TAO is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 420 in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1991 Mercedes-benz 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 125,557 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 J77 TAO, 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 35 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 J77 TAO registered?
J77 TAO is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 August 1991.
Is J77 TAO safe to buy?
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