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L848 RMY

1993 Mercedes-benz 420

White Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,647 mi
Last recorded83,647 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL848 RMY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2011 83,647 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 83,495 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 79,979 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 76,784 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play from n\s steering idoler

Pass 8 Jan 2007 71,419 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 71,361 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 66,312 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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L848 RMY is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 420 in White with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 L848 RMY, 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 33 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 L848 RMY registered?

L848 RMY is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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The MOT history for L848 RMY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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