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RDB 70

1980 Mercedes-benz 420

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

72,452 mi
Last recorded72,452 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2023
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz 420104,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRDB 70
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2023 72,452 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 70,608 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 70,608 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 69,715 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 69,715 miles

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 69,579 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 69,578 miles

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))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 69,400 miles

Oil leak ()

exhaust back box hangar rubber missing but system still supported

Fail 11 Apr 2018 69,400 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 68,880 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 68,861 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 68,851 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front inner sill and floor

Pass 15 Apr 2015 68,812 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 68,767 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 68,734 miles

wipers poor

Pass 15 Mar 2012 68,516 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 68,242 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 68,128 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 66,880 miles

n/s hand brake slightly low on performance

reccomend brakes serviced -slight spongey pedal-

Pass 9 Jan 2008 65,496 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 65,364 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 65,362 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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