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A12 RWY

1991 Mercedes-benz 420

Gold Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

165,527 mi
Last recorded165,527 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2009
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 420125,557 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 RWY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1991
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2009 165,527 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

slight play in osr wheel bearing

Fail 4 Sep 2009 165,525 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

slight play in osr wheel bearing

Pass 19 Nov 2007 162,434 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 157,269 miles

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

centre exhaust rubber perished

Pass 16 Nov 2005 154,859 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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A12 RWY is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 420 in Gold with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1991 Mercedes-benz 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 125,557 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 A12 RWY, 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 35 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 A12 RWY registered?

A12 RWY is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 13 September 1991.

Is A12 RWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 RWY shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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