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G306 UDV

1990 Mercedes-benz 420

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

132,266 mi
Last recorded132,266 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 420133,525 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG306 UDV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 132,266 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 132,108 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 131,882 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 131,012 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 130,980 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 May 2017 130,852 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 130,852 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 129,618 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 128,799 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 128,799 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 127,702 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 127,181 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 126,546 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 126,536 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 122,163 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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G306 UDV is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 420 in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 G306 UDV, 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 G306 UDV registered?

G306 UDV is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G306 UDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for G306 UDV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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