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OPP 38V

1979 Mercedes-benz 420

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

134,641 mi
Last recorded134,641 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2006
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz 420102,497 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPP 38V
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2006 134,641 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2006 134,641 miles

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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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OPP 38V is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 420 in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 OPP 38V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OPP 38V registered?

OPP 38V is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 16 August 1979.

Is OPP 38V safe to buy?

The MOT history for OPP 38V shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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