MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,641 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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How do I check the history of OPP 38V?
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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.
Does OPP 38V have outstanding finance?
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