MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,693 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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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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.
Is JMV 353V safe to buy?
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