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MBZ 185

1977 Mercedes-benz 420

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

77,379 mi
Last recorded77,379 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBZ 185
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 77,379 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 77,333 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack on sidewall

Offside Front tyre starting to crack on sidewall

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack on sidewall

Pass 7 Jul 2017 77,247 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 77,191 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 77,006 miles

nearside front tyre cracking on sidewalls

offside front tyre cracking on sidewalls

Fail 23 May 2015 77,006 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside front tyre cracking on sidewalls

offside front tyre cracking on sidewalls

Pass 7 Jun 2014 76,649 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 75,808 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 75,437 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 75,437 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 74,630 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 73,729 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 73,670 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 73,560 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 73,560 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 73,240 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 73,215 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

fuel pump and filter pipe ferrells corroded

nearside front inner wing start of corrosion

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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MBZ 185 is a 1977 Mercedes-benz 420 in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MBZ 185, 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 49 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 MBZ 185 registered?

MBZ 185 is a 1977 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 31 December 1977.

Is MBZ 185 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MBZ 185 shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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