MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
263,494 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
small cut in n/s/f tyre tread
steering linkage covered in oil
stone chips in windscreen
surface rust on parts of susp.
taped used on parts of bodywork
slight movement in o/s/r susp.
Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
bodywork has surface rust in places
both head light wipers worn out
brake fluid level below max
brake warning light on dash
bulb warning light on dash on
car is getting rusty and weak all over
ext./ system starting to rust in plces
front bumper rusty
general oil leaks around engine
general play/wear in steering linkage
metal brake pipes getting rusty in places
no n/s/r fog light working
o/s/f seat covering wearing
oversized tax disc holder used
plastic covers fitted over sils
toys and air freshners on int. mirror
underside of car has surface rust in places
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
bodywork has surface rust in places
both head light wipers worn out
brake fluid level below max
brake warning light on dash
bulb warning light on dash on
car is getting rusty and weak all over
ext./ system starting to rust in plces
front bumper rusty
general oil leaks around engine
general play/wear in steering linkage
metal brake pipes getting rusty in places
no n/s/r fog light working
o/s/f seat covering wearing
oversized tax disc holder used
plastic covers fitted over sils
slight movement in o/s/r susp.
small cut in n/s/f tyre tread
steering linkage covered in oil
stone chips in windscreen
surface rust on parts of susp.
taped used on parts of bodywork
toys and air freshners on int. mirror
underside of car has surface rust in places
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front wings corroding
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 420?
Based on 24,311 MOT tests across 2,343 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G235 XTN is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 420 in Brown with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 G235 XTN, 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 G235 XTN registered?
G235 XTN is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 9 February 1990.
Is G235 XTN safe to buy?
The MOT history for G235 XTN shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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