MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,592 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
brake pipes slighly corroded
offside front wheel binding
oil leak
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
brake pipes slighly corroded
offside front wheel binding
oil leak
battery insecure
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
battery insecure
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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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LIL 3152 is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 420 in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 LIL 3152, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of LIL 3152?
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What year was LIL 3152 registered?
LIL 3152 is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 23 March 1979.
Is LIL 3152 safe to buy?
The MOT history for LIL 3152 shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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