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G116 RCK

1990 Mercedes-benz 420

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,253 mi
Last recorded123,253 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2010
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 420133,525 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG116 RCK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2010 123,253 miles

advisory as per original test

both rear tyres worn close to legal limt

offside front tyre worn close to limit

Fail 29 Jun 2010 123,141 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

both rear tyres worn close to legal limt

offside front tyre worn close to limit

Pass 26 Jun 2009 116,881 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Jun 2009 116,881 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 110,942 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 12 Jul 2007 104,936 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 99,104 miles

Nearside 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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G116 RCK is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 420 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 G116 RCK, 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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What year was G116 RCK registered?

G116 RCK is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 13 July 1990.

Is G116 RCK safe to buy?

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