MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,017 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears worn inner (5.2.3 (e))
centre and rear exhaust corroded
Fuel Pipe/s corroded to rear mounted filters/pump ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears worn inner (5.2.3 (e))
centre and rear exhaust corroded
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front upper (2.4.G.2)
fuel cap seal perished
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front lower (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front lower (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
oil leak
steering box oily
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
oil leak
steering box oily
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Oil leak
advise steering box damp
advise steering box has slight play
advise wiper blades split
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
advise steering box damp
advise steering box has slight play
advise wiper blades split
n/s screen wash not working
rear tyres worn in centres
sharp edge on rear bumper
slight play in steering box + relay pivot
jagged edge on rear bumper(o/s)
n/s washer jet inop
rear tyres in very poor condition
slight play in steering idler arm (contaminated with oil)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
O/S/R tyre perished.
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 420?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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RIL 5161 is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 104,245 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 RIL 5161, 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 37 years old, this Mercedes-benz 420 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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RIL 5161 is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 23 October 1989.
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