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78,365 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front outer sill panel corroded through outside of a prescribed area.o/s/f also corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer sill corroding around the jacking point.
Offside Front Outer sill corroding around the jacking point
Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced just below the ABS unit (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around the jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing under abs module (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
A battery clamp securing nut is missing
Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill, around jacking point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing under the abs module (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill, around jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Outer Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding where it joins the flex hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened outer end corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))
n/s/f lower outer sill panel corroding outside of a prescribed area
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded where it joins the flex hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding where it joins the flex hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corroding at outer end (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
n/s/f lower outer sill panel corroding,outside of prescribed area
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corroding in one spot at the outer end of the arm (2.4.G.1)
front exhaust pipes and centre silencer corroding
wiper blades worn splitting at the ends
front exhaust pipes and centres corroding
front exhaust pipes and entry pipes into the centre silencer corroding
wiper blades worn splitting at the ends
The front exhaust sections are corroding.
oil leak from the engine
front exhaust pipes and rear silencer corroding
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
front exhaust pipes and rear silencer corroding
rear exhaust silencer corroding
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
rear exhaust silencer corroding
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
The rear exhaust section is corroding, espesially the rear silencer.
The rear exhaust section is corroding, espesially the rear silencer.
Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 420?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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PIJ 8 is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 420 in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 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 PIJ 8, 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 PIJ 8 registered?
PIJ 8 is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 2 October 1986.
Is PIJ 8 safe to buy?
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