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A1 HAE

1990 Mercedes-benz 420

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

154,773 mi
Last recorded154,773 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 420133,525 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 HAE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 154,773 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive on engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play idler . (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 153,585 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view cover (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 153,585 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view cover (8.1.2a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 May 2016 152,763 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 145,925 miles

advise slight play both front lower ball joints advise light switch difficult to operate

Fail 15 Mar 2012 145,656 miles

Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Towbar fixing obviously of an inappropriate size (6.6.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

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

bonnet not fully locking on o/s but secure please check out

n/s inner track rod end and inner idle joint slight play on lock only but please keep checked

n/s/f bulk head under front screen been sealed up uknown repair please keep checked

speedo not lighting up please check out

wiring and boxs under bonnet o/s insecure

Pass 28 May 2011 141,498 miles

Oil leak

all tyrs cut on the wall

Pass 2 Jun 2010 137,984 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 134,081 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s front and rear tyre startin to crack

o/s rear tyre inner edge worn

oil leak from rear diff

rear number plate slight mark

Pass 12 May 2008 132,217 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

tread on all 4 tyres cracking

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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A1 HAE is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 420 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A1 HAE, 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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A1 HAE is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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