MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
196,482 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coil spring corroded Front and Rear
Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both side front
Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Under vehicle and components has corrosion
Windscreen has a chip
Coil spring corroded Front and Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side rear (5.2.3 (e))
Under vehicle and components has corrosion
Windscreen has a chip
Coil spring corroded Front and Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side rear (5.2.3 (e))
Under vehicle and components has corrosion
Windscreen has a chip
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 420?
Based on 24,311 MOT tests across 2,343 vehicles.
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MBZ 8140 is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 420 in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
Across all 1986 Mercedes-benz 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 107,080 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 8140, 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 40 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 8140 registered?
MBZ 8140 is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 16 June 1986.
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