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M281 SWL

1994 Mercedes-benz 420

Brown Diesel 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

164,495 mi
Last recorded164,495 miles
Recorded on29 May 2007
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM281 SWL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1994
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 May 2007 164,495 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 158,524 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 157,866 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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M281 SWL is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 420 in Brown with a 4,196cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 M281 SWL, 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 32 years old, this Mercedes-benz 420 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M281 SWL?

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What year was M281 SWL registered?

M281 SWL is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 18 November 1994.

Is M281 SWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M281 SWL shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M281 SWL have outstanding finance?

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