MOT Status
ValidMileage
146,330 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
advise exhaust corroded
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
general light surface corrosion to underside
nearside front tyre rubber perishing
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 420?
Based on 24,311 MOT tests across 2,343 vehicles.
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SJI 3157 is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in Cream with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.
Across all 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 101,568 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 SJI 3157, 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 38 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 SJI 3157 registered?
SJI 3157 is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 3 May 1988.
Is SJI 3157 safe to buy?
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