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B7 THM

1991 Mercedes-benz 420

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2019
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,691 mi
Last recorded98,691 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 420125,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 THM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2018 98,691 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 98,680 miles

All position lamps not working all inop (4.2.1 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 98,284 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 98,041 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 98,031 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 97,920 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 976,254 miles

Centre 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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B7 THM is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 420 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 B7 THM, 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 B7 THM registered?

B7 THM is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is B7 THM safe to buy?

The MOT history for B7 THM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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