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MGJ 3V

1979 Mercedes-benz 420

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,752 mi
Last recorded88,752 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2007
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz 420102,497 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGJ 3V
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2007 88,752 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 88,333 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2006 85,791 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Oct 2005 85,783 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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MGJ 3V is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 420 in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 MGJ 3V, 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 MGJ 3V registered?

MGJ 3V is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 25 September 1979.

Is MGJ 3V safe to buy?

The MOT history for MGJ 3V shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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