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G170 SCK

1990 Mercedes-benz 420

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

62,320 mi
Last recorded62,320 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2012
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 420133,525 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG170 SCK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 30 Jul 2012 62,320 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 61,167 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 47,070 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 20,061 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 18,975 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 18,680 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 17,264 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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G170 SCK is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 420 in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 G170 SCK, 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 G170 SCK registered?

G170 SCK is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 May 1990.

Is G170 SCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for G170 SCK shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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