MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
31,791 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Exhaust rubber mountings in poor condition
Exhaust system in poor condition and also slight leak at rear
Nearside front upper suspension mounting area in poor condition
Oil leak
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
OFFSIDE REAR TYRE IS ON THE LIMIT. †REAR BRAKE PADS ARE LOW.
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 420?
Based on 24,311 MOT tests across 2,343 vehicles.
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OIW 5903 is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 420 in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 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 OIW 5903, 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 OIW 5903 registered?
OIW 5903 is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 23 June 1986.
Is OIW 5903 safe to buy?
The MOT history for OIW 5903 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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