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G235 XTN

1990 Mercedes-benz 420

Brown Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

263,494 mi
Last recorded263,494 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2009
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 420133,525 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG235 XTN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1990
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2009 263,494 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 263,494 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 259,127 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 259,127 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 255,460 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 250,797 miles

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.

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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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?

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