MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,950 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)
Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)
Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)
Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)
Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)
fuel pipes are rusty
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Coolant leak
Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 420?
Based on 24,311 MOT tests across 2,343 vehicles.
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JAC 5L is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.
Across all 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 101,568 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 JAC 5L, 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 38 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 JAC 5L registered?
JAC 5L is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 20 April 1988.
Is JAC 5L safe to buy?
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