MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,050 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Lower arch area requires attention next to mounting and component. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill few patches requires attention (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced next to arch area towards rear requires attention. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills starting to corrode. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rear seat belts removed for retest.
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
moved sticker from windscreen wiper swept area
slight wheel bearing noise from nearside front wheel,
steering box leaking oil
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 420?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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C551 WLP is a 1986 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 73.7%.
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 C551 WLP, 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 C551 WLP registered?
C551 WLP is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 9 May 1986.
Is C551 WLP safe to buy?
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