MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,879 miAbove average mileage for this year
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off/side rear brake pads getting worn off/side front suspension ball joint gaiter split
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
advise steering box damp/oil leak to engine †advise n/s/f tyre tread low on outer edge †advise n/s/r tyre tread low on edges †advise corrosion to vehicle structure †advise corrosion to brake pipes †advise rear antiroll bar link pins worn
rear exhaust mountings perished †n/s steering idler arm bushes worn †n/s/r tyre worn †n/s/r shocker damp †rear anti roll bar link pins worn †rear axle bushes worn
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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J970 BDT is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 420 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 J970 BDT, 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 J970 BDT registered?
J970 BDT is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 14 May 1992.
Is J970 BDT safe to buy?
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