MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
179,669 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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?
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