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NHD 870W

1980 Mercedes-benz 420

Gold Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,178 mi
Last recorded90,178 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2009
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz 420104,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNHD 870W
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1980
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2009 90,178 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 10 Mar 2008 90,008 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both outer sills corroded at the front

Pass 10 Mar 2008 90,008 miles

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

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

both outer sills corroded at the front

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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NHD 870W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 420 in Gold with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1980 Mercedes-benz 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 104,450 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NHD 870W, 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 46 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 NHD 870W?

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What year was NHD 870W registered?

NHD 870W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 30 December 1980.

Is NHD 870W safe to buy?

The MOT history for NHD 870W shows 3 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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