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A18 GFH

1990 Mercedes-benz 420

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

107,486 mi
Last recorded107,486 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 420133,525 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 GFH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 107,486 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing case corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (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))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing case corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing case corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

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 Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing case corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 105,474 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 105,469 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 105,300 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

fuel pipes slightey corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2021 105,113 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 104,943 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 104,918 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 104,494 miles

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 104,271 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 104,271 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 103,841 miles

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 103,042 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 102,063 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 23 Jul 2013 100,708 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 98,717 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2012 98,717 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 96,863 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 95,236 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 94,117 miles

small chip in both front headlamp glasses

Pass 30 Jul 2008 92,818 miles

drivers side headlamp glass has a small hole in it

Fail 31 Jul 2007 90,449 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 90,449 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 87,588 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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A18 GFH is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 420 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 A18 GFH, 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 A18 GFH registered?

A18 GFH is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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