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JAZ 4639

1987 Mercedes-benz 420

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,607 mi
Last recorded158,607 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2008
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 420100,068 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAZ 4639
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2008 158,607 miles

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Bonnet soundproofing is hanging down onto engine

Corrosion to N/S/R wheelarch edge

Damage to O/S headlamp lense

N/S/R tyre is getting low

Oil leak

Oil warning light is lit but oil level is okay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Slight rear differential oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Jul 2008 158,603 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Bonnet soundproofing is hanging down onto engine

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Corrosion to N/S/R wheelarch edge

Damage to O/S headlamp lense

N/S/R tyre is getting low

Oil leak

Oil warning light is lit but oil level is okay

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Slight rear differential oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 153,819 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 147,876 miles

osr tyre getting low

plasstic outer cover sills fitted

slight play in ns steering idler bush

steering box damp

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 420?

Based on 24,311 MOT tests across 2,343 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
809
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
2,343
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 577
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 565
brake binding 530
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 479
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JAZ 4639 is a 1987 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 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 100,068 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 JAZ 4639, 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 39 years old, this Mercedes-benz 420 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JAZ 4639 registered?

JAZ 4639 is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 January 1987.

Is JAZ 4639 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JAZ 4639 shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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