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M61 VYA

1995 Mercedes-benz 420

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,783 mi
Last recorded122,783 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM61 VYA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2009 122,783 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge.

Pass 18 Jul 2008 110,339 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pipes corrodeing

Fail 18 Jul 2008 110,319 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pipes corrodeing

Pass 26 Jul 2007 99,955 miles

injury in ns of windscreen

light misting steering box

Fail 24 Jul 2007 99,945 miles

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

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

injury in ns of windscreen

light misting on steering box

Pass 26 Jan 2007 93,629 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

all tyres wearing on edges getting low,oil leaks,slight play in steering joints

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 64,021 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.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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M61 VYA is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 420 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M61 VYA, 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 31 years old, this Mercedes-benz 420 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M61 VYA registered?

M61 VYA is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 9 February 1995.

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The MOT history for M61 VYA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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