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ExpiredMileage
79,523 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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front and rear discs slightly scored and corroded
n/sf and o/sr coil springs corroded .metal fuel pipes slightly corroded both rear tyres getting low on tread .o/s mirror glass slightly damaged
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
under floor fuel pipes slightly corroded
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s mirror faded
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s mirror faded
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
covers fitted under car
light in rear screen not working
n/s/r back seat cushion lose
susp pipes rusty
under car and components rusty
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
covers fitted under car
light in rear screen not working
n/s/r back seat cushion lose
susp pipes rusty
under car and components rusty
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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R982 RKH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 420 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 89,676 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 R982 RKH, 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 28 years old, this Mercedes-benz 420 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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R982 RKH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 April 1998.
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