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YJR 132T

1979 Mercedes-benz 420

White Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

136,380 mi
Last recorded136,380 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2023
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz 420102,497 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJR 132T
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2023 136,380 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 135,053 miles

Auxillary belts are very slack

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine tick over is high

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel pipes are perished and cracking (strongly advise them to be changed)

Fail 17 Mar 2022 135,052 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Auxillary belts are very slack

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine tick over is high

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel pipes are perished and cracking (strongly advise them to be changed)

Pass 23 Mar 2021 134,960 miles

emission near limit 4.5co

exhaust leaking @ front & rear joints

rear fog lamp not working

Fail 22 Mar 2021 134,959 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

emission near limit 4.5co

exhaust leaking @ front & rear joints

rear fog lamp not working

Pass 20 Dec 2017 210,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Dec 2017 210,455 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 208,427 miles

Both front tyres perished

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

N/S/R Tyre Perished

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Inner Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Inner Sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Suspension Components corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2016 208,424 miles

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake hose (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Front both sides tyres crck on outer side wall

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front suspension components corroded

Oil leak ()

Rear both side tyres crack on outer side wall

Pass 1 Dec 2015 208,058 miles

Rear both side tyres perished

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wing (6.1.A.1)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 206,777 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 205,982 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

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

Fail 19 Oct 2013 205,980 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

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

n/s boot floor rusting

Pass 29 Oct 2012 203,905 miles

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

cracks in outer side wall of nearside front tyre

cracks in tread of nearside rear tyre

offside & nearside front inner wheel arches corroded but not in a prescribed area

slight movement in both offside mountings of front subframe

Pass 18 Nov 2011 203,023 miles

Offside & nearside front inner wheel arch areas corroded but out of prescribed area.

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 202,002 miles

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

nearside front sill end & inner wheel arch corroded but not in prescribed area

Fail 23 Nov 2010 202,002 miles

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

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

nearside front sill end & inner wheel arch corroded but not in prescribed area

Pass 24 Nov 2009 200,705 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

nearside front sill end/wheelarch is corrosive, but not in a prescribed area.

Pass 1 Oct 2008 198,398 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 196,755 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 196,750 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 192,171 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 192,171 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

advise slight wheel bearing noise offside front

Fail 7 Sep 2006 192,163 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2005 190,966 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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YJR 132T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 420 in White with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 1979 Mercedes-benz 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 102,497 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 YJR 132T, 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 47 years old, this Mercedes-benz 420 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YJR 132T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 31 December 1979.

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