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1992 Mercedes-benz 420

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests36 (29 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate80.6%

Mileage

127,605 mi
Last recorded127,605 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 420117,497 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration650 PL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

29 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 127,605 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2026 127,605 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 126,579 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 65,588 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2025 65,553 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer bead area (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 65,123 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low not visible on beam tester (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer bead area (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 125,249 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 61,688 miles

Central Rear High level brake lamp in op

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 1 May 2024 61,688 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Rear High level brake lamp in op

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working Topped up level (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 123,969 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 56,542 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Rear brakes noisy in brake rollers

Pass 12 Jul 2022 120,810 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 52,497 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 117,378 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 47,227 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 116,075 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 44,585 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 114,950 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 114,950 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 39,530 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 112,795 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 112,795 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2018 38,506 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 109,327 miles

All exhaust rubber mountings getting weak.

Pass 18 Apr 2016 107,100 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 102,801 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge of tread.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 102,801 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge of tread.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2014 100,945 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 98,440 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 May 2012 97,833 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 97,428 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2010 96,464 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2009 93,842 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2008 91,985 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 91,727 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 90,677 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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650 PL is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 420 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.6%.

Across all 1992 Mercedes-benz 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 117,497 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 650 PL, 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 34 years old, this Mercedes-benz 420 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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650 PL is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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