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A17 SSP

1990 Mercedes-benz 420

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

154,103 mi
Last recorded154,103 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 420133,525 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 SSP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 154,103 miles

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2020 154,102 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Sep 2018 153,775 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 152,326 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 149,858 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 149,142 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 148,380 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2013 146,635 miles

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

exhaust slightly corroded but not to excess

slight play in steering but not to excess

wipers slightly worn but not to excess

Pass 12 Sep 2012 145,200 miles

front brakes slightly binding but not to excess

middle exhast box corroded but not to excess

rear diff seal leaking but not to excess

Fail 11 Sep 2012 145,118 miles

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

front brakes slightly binding but not to excess

middle exhast box corroded but not to excess

rear diff seal leaking but not to excess

Pass 14 Sep 2011 143,839 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

near side rear tyre slightly wearing on inner edge but not to excess

Pass 10 Sep 2010 141,847 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2009 140,127 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2008 136,251 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 133,390 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 129,548 miles

repaired but not to manufacture spec but ok to minumin spic. †

Fail 13 Sep 2006 129,548 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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A17 SSP is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 420 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes-benz 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 133,525 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 A17 SSP, 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 36 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 A17 SSP registered?

A17 SSP is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 9 October 1990.

Is A17 SSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 SSP shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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