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DJB 4V

1990 Mercedes-benz 420

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

186,711 mi
Last recorded186,711 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 420133,525 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJB 4V
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2023 186,711 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 186,560 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 186,551 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 185,857 miles

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

slight oil leaks from engine and gearbox cooler

Fail 12 Jun 2019 185,855 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

slight oil leaks from engine and gearbox cooler

Pass 22 Jun 2018 183,481 miles

Nearside Rear sill has corrodtion

exhaust bracket broken

Fail 14 Jun 2018 183,375 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear sill has corrodtion

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 14 Jun 2017 180,891 miles

nearside front and nearside rear sill has corrodtion

Fail 13 Jun 2017 180,890 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside front and nearside rear sill has corrodtion

Pass 15 Jun 2016 177,955 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 175,048 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 20 Jun 2014 172,378 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jun 2014 172,378 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2013 169,494 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2013 169,492 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 166,054 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 161,865 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 158,508 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 154,670 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 19 Jun 2008 150,208 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 145,054 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 140,356 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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DJB 4V is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 420 in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 DJB 4V, 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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DJB 4V is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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