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NNA 29G

1979 Mercedes-benz 420

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,899 mi
Last recorded97,899 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz 420102,497 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNNA 29G
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 10 Jul 2018 97,899 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (Marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 97,899 miles

Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Marked in yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly And rear (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Suspension mount (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Suspension mount (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Marked in yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 97,899 miles

Front coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion near shock (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion near skocker (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 97,839 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 97,711 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 97,800 miles

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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NNA 29G is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 420 in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1979 Mercedes-benz 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 102,497 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 NNA 29G, 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 47 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 NNA 29G registered?

NNA 29G is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 4 June 1979.

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