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MFC 11W

1981 Mercedes-benz 420

Gold Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,774 mi
Last recorded130,774 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMFC 11W
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1981
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2021 130,774 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 130,721 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 130,709 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 130,645 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 130,620 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 130,201 miles

Oil leak

Slight play in steering linkages

Various part of under vehicle have been heavily under sealed and slight surface corrosion to some other parts that has not been under sealed but ok on test

Pass 17 Nov 2015 130,172 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 130,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear rear exhaust rubbers perished

engine water pump is leaking badly

Pass 16 Jul 2014 130,148 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 130,143 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 9 Jul 2014 130,133 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 22 Jun 2011 130,120 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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MFC 11W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 420 in Gold with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MFC 11W, 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 45 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 MFC 11W registered?

MFC 11W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 16 January 1981.

Is MFC 11W safe to buy?

The MOT history for MFC 11W shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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