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JMV 353V

1980 Mercedes-benz 420

Brown Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,693 mi
Last recorded78,693 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2020
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz 420104,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJMV 353V
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2020 78,693 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 53,824 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

battery terminal not tight

Fail 14 Sep 2009 53,824 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

battery terminal not tight

Pass 26 Apr 2008 52,587 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 47,980 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 43,044 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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JMV 353V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 420 in Brown with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JMV 353V, 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 JMV 353V registered?

JMV 353V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 26 March 1980.

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