MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,912 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
engine oil leaks
offside front brake slight bind
offside rear tyre wearing on the inner edge
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
offside front brake slight bind
rear exhaust mount corroded and starting to come away
slight play in the steering box
slight play in the steering idler
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
offside front brake slight bind
rear exhaust mount corroded and starting to come away
slight play in the steering box
slight play in the steering idler
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)
FRONT AND REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGE
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE HOSE FERRULES CORRODED
OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE HOSE FERRULE CORRODED
oil leak
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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J888 JYA is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 420 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 J888 JYA, 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 J888 JYA registered?
J888 JYA is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 7 November 1991.
Is J888 JYA safe to buy?
The MOT history for J888 JYA shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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