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TUI 7045

1987 Mercedes-benz 420

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

140,293 mi
Last recorded140,293 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 420100,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTUI 7045
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2018 140,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit showing age cracking/perished - 205/65 r15 94v (4.1.E.1)

steering box has slight fluid leak

Pass 12 Aug 2016 136,898 miles

all coil springs corroded

both front wiper blades slightly smearing

exhaust in poor condition and temporally repaired

free play felt at steering wheel

free play in parking brake lever

front number plate slightly damaged

fuel cap seal , advanced age cracking

fuel pipe ferrule excessively corroded

heavy age cracking to n/s/f tyre

steering box has slight oil leak

Fail 20 Jul 2016 136,861 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

advanced age cracking to fuel cap seal

advanced age cracking to n/s front tyre

all coil springs corroded

center exhaust section leak of exhaust gases on limit

corrosion and heavy dampness to gearbox oil cooler pipes

exhaust corroded

free play felt at steering wheel

front number plate cracked

n/s rear tyre on limit at time of test, requires attention

play in handbrake lever

rear tyres age cracking

wipers smearing

Fail 26 Mar 2016 136,737 miles

Front Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint requires attention, close to limit (2.4.G.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

age cracking to all tyres

auxiliary belt fraying

play in parking brake lever

slight play in steering box

Pass 24 Jul 2014 128,924 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 128,342 miles

front number plate cracked

nearside front tyre perishing

offside front road wheel damaged

offside front tyre cut in side wall

slight lift in nearside front bottom ball joint

Fail 26 Jun 2012 128,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

front number plate cracked

nearside front tyre perishing

offside front road wheel damaged

offside front tyre cut in side wall

slight lift in nearside front bottom ball joint

Fail 31 May 2012 128,250 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

age cracking to both front stabiliser link rod upper bushes

age cracking to front tyres

front number plate cracked

n/s/f wheel binding

small stonechips in windscreen

windscreen wipers poor

Fail 24 Apr 2012 128,213 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside 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 Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

age cracking to all suspension rubbers

age cracking to front tyres

exhaust corroded

front no.plate cracked

general play in steering linkages

nsf hub binding slightly

some movement in nsf front sub frame mount

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 10 Feb 2011 127,831 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 127,831 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Sub-frame insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 6 Nov 2010 127,826 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Upper Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 126,425 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 126,260 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 126,257 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2007 125,127 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 125,121 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 123,174 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 123,174 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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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TUI 7045 is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

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 TUI 7045, 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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TUI 7045 is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 April 1987.

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