MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,380 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
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)
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)
emission near limit 4.5co
exhaust leaking @ front & rear joints
rear fog lamp not working
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
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
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)
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
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
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)
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)
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
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
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)
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
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
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.
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
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
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)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 420?
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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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