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P533 FEP

1997 Mercedes-benz 420

Silver Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,815 mi
Last recorded88,815 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz 420148,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP533 FEP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2011 88,815 miles

both wing mirrors insecure

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 29 Sep 2011 88,815 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both wing mirrors insecure

Pass 1 Oct 2010 84,866 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Sep 2010 84,545 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2009 80,663 miles

offside front metal brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 21 Sep 2008 78,083 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 78,077 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2007 74,300 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 70,170 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 66,404 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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P533 FEP is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 420 in Silver with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 148,404 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 P533 FEP, 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 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz 420 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P533 FEP registered?

P533 FEP is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P533 FEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P533 FEP shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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