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TIL 2308

1987 Mercedes-benz 420

White Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,669 mi
Last recorded179,669 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2010
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 420100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTIL 2308
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2010 179,669 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

front tyres worn on edge

nearside front & offside front lower swivels slight play

plastic inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2009 172,000 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

near side rear wheel arch rusty

rear body surface corrosion

rear chasssis surface corrosion

surface corrosion near side front suspension fixing

Pass 29 Jan 2008 160,074 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

slight surface corrosion to off side and near side front chassis

Fail 29 Jan 2008 160,074 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

slight surface corrosion to off side and near side front chassis

Pass 26 Jan 2007 149,339 miles

Battery tray corrosion

Front chassis surface corrosion

Nearside and offside front tyres wearing inner/outter edges-also perished

Nearside front wheel arch corrosion

Nearside rear wheel arch corrosion

Rear chassis/subframe/floorpan surface corrosion

Stone chip in Offside front headlamp

Pass 1 Mar 2006 144,173 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s wiper just about good enough operation

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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TIL 2308 is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 in White with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 100,068 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 TIL 2308, 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 39 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 TIL 2308 registered?

TIL 2308 is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is TIL 2308 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TIL 2308 shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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