MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,452 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak damper (5.3.2 (b))
Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
hazerds hazards not working
Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))
Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak ()
exhaust back box hangar rubber missing but system still supported
Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Oil leak ()
exhaust back box hangar rubber missing but system still supported
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front inner sill and floor
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
wipers poor
n/s hand brake slightly low on performance
reccomend brakes serviced -slight spongey pedal-
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
VEHICLE UNDERSEALED
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 420?
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RDB 70 is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 420 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
Across all 1980 Mercedes-benz 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 104,450 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 RDB 70, 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 46 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 RDB 70?
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What year was RDB 70 registered?
RDB 70 is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 May 1980.
Is RDB 70 safe to buy?
The MOT history for RDB 70 shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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