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LIL 3152

1979 Mercedes-benz 420

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

100,592 mi
Last recorded100,592 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2014
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz 420102,497 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLIL 3152
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2014 100,592 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2014 100,592 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 100,484 miles

battery insecure

Fail 7 Feb 2012 100,484 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

battery insecure

Fail 7 Nov 2011 100,484 miles

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)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 100,467 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 100,359 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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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

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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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