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KGX 713V

1980 Mercedes-benz 420

White Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

153,467 mi
Last recorded153,467 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2021
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz 420104,450 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKGX 713V
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2021 153,467 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 152,966 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 152,800 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 152,528 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 152,528 miles

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 27 May 2017 152,460 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 151,478 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

handbrake lamp not working

Fail 8 Aug 2014 151,474 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

handbrake lamp not working

Fail 31 Mar 2012 151,471 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 151,357 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 151,349 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Jul 2009 149,298 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 149,298 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 147,124 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 147,014 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2007 146,303 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 145,673 miles

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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KGX 713V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 420 in White with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1980 Mercedes-benz 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 104,450 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 KGX 713V, 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 46 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 KGX 713V registered?

KGX 713V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 22 January 1980.

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