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B2 NGR

1991 Mercedes-benz 420

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,087 mi
Last recorded115,087 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2007
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 420125,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB2 NGR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2007 115,087 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Battery insecure

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play sreering box

Fail 19 Nov 2007 115,046 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Oil leak

all four brake hoses cracking

both front and rear anti roll bar bushes parished

both front metal brake pipes slightly corroded

both front tyres wearing inside and outside edges 205/65/15hr

both rear and o/s/f coils springs corroded

both rear trailing arm bushes parished

dampness on both rear shock absorbers

heavy corrosion on exhaust systems and pins holes

only one washer jet working

slight play inside steering box

Pass 30 Nov 2006 113,575 miles

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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B2 NGR is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 420 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B2 NGR, 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 B2 NGR registered?

B2 NGR is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 28 March 1991.

Is B2 NGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for B2 NGR shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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