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WDS 204V

1980 Mercedes-benz 420

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

57,213 mi
Last recorded57,213 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2010
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz 420104,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWDS 204V
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2010 57,213 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2010 57,210 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 54,744 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2009 54,744 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 54,473 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 51,178 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 51,175 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 42,607 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 42,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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WDS 204V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 420 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1980 Mercedes-benz 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 104,450 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 WDS 204V, 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 46 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 WDS 204V registered?

WDS 204V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 May 1980.

Is WDS 204V safe to buy?

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