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WHJ 433M

1974 Mercedes-benz 420

White Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,668 mi
Last recorded124,668 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2023
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWHJ 433M
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2023 124,668 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 124,459 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 124,193 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 123,396 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 123,327 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 123,002 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 122,992 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Nearside Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

boot floor holed

hole under off side rear seat.

horns up side down.

near side inner front wheel arch holed.

wing indicators not working.

Pass 4 Jul 2012 122,471 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 122,181 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 121,828 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 120,983 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Apr 2007 120,979 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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WHJ 433M is a 1974 Mercedes-benz 420 in White with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WHJ 433M, 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 52 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 WHJ 433M registered?

WHJ 433M is a 1974 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 25 March 1974.

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