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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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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