MOT Check for MERCEDES BENZ 420s
The MERCEDES BENZ 420 makes up 23,224 of the overall 25,101,477 MERCEDES BENZ MOT test results. Select your 420 model year below to find the specific problems.
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MOT check Some examples of the most common issues are:Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Occurs:18 times
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Occurs:11 times
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Occurs:41 times
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect Occurs:13 times
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly Occurs:12 times
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image Occurs:13 times
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view Occurs:15 times
Battery insecure Occurs:44 times
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Occurs:79 times
Offside Front front brake binding Occurs:58 times
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Occurs:17 times
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Occurs:35 times
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported Occurs:39 times
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Occurs:17 times
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off Occurs:41 times
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated Occurs:12 times
Offside Stop lamp not working Occurs:97 times
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Occurs:64 times
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Occurs:26 times
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Occurs:19 times
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Occurs:40 times
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate Occurs:31 times
Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e)) Occurs:11 times
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside Occurs:12 times
Windscreen washer not working Occurs:63 times
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