MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,203 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
n/s and o/s hand brake cables corroded - recommend replacement
Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
n/s and o/s hand brake cables corroded - recommend replacement
auto gearbox fluid pipes to radiator corroded
front registration plate damaged
rear fuel pipes to filter & pump corroded
rear registration plate faded
rear section fuel pipe corroded
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
auto gearbox fluid pipes to radiator corroded
front registration plate damaged
rear fuel pipes to filter & pump corroded
rear registration plate faded
rear section fuel pipe corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
various perished bushes none with movement
very slight play in steering system
windscreen washers partially blocked
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
various perished bushes none with movement
very slight play in steering system
windscreen washers partially blocked
Rear n/s tyre suspect slow puncture
Various rear fule pipes corroded - Recommend replacement
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Rear n/s tyre suspect slow puncture
Various rear fule pipes corroded - Recommend replacement
fuel pipes have slight corrosion
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
n/side brake pipe corroded
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both wipers split but clear
n/s tyre outer wall slightly damaged front
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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A4 BAF is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 420 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.
Across all 1986 Mercedes-benz 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 107,080 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 A4 BAF, 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 40 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 A4 BAF registered?
A4 BAF is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 2 September 1986.
Is A4 BAF safe to buy?
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