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SUR 1M

2000 Mercedes-benz 420

Silver Petrol 2790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

130,881 mi
Last recorded130,881 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUR 1M
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,790cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 130,881 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2026 21,958 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 16,174 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 120,798 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage BOX (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 120,798 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage BOX (2.1.5 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 150,375 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 144,824 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 136,500 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2017 129,014 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 12,637 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 123,746 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 121,302 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 May 2011 121,302 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 15,724 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 104,491 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 104,172 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 15,504 miles

advise two front tyres worn to 1.6mm

Pass 17 Mar 2007 95,484 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 95,482 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 15,420 miles

offside and nearside rear brake discs corroding on inner faces

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Feb 2006 61,960 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2005 14,770 miles

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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SUR 1M is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 420 in Silver with a 2,790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 SUR 1M, 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 26 years old, this Mercedes-benz 420 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SUR 1M is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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The MOT history for SUR 1M shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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