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BEZ 9850

1991 Mercedes-benz 420

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

133,950 mi
Last recorded133,950 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 420125,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBEZ 9850
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 133,950 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2025 133,883 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 133,252 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 132,934 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 132,909 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 132,347 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 131,869 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 131,694 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security o/s,n/s (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security o/s,n/s (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

oil leak rear differential but not excessive

Pass 10 Dec 2018 131,337 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Dec 2018 131,337 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 130,788 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases between downpipe and centre (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 129,698 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 128,819 miles

Oil Leak

Fail 3 Nov 2015 128,814 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil Leak

Pass 11 Nov 2014 127,146 miles

all tyres have cracks in the sidewall

Fail 10 Nov 2014 127,144 miles

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

all tyres have cracks in the sidewall

Pass 27 Nov 2013 124,948 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 124,945 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 122,463 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 119,914 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 117,023 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 115,719 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 114,775 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 113,451 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 106,610 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 102,157 miles

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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BEZ 9850 is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 420 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BEZ 9850, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BEZ 9850 registered?

BEZ 9850 is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 11 April 1991.

Is BEZ 9850 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BEZ 9850 shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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