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G328 RKR

1990 Mercedes-benz 420

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

64,158 mi
Last recorded64,158 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 420133,525 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG328 RKR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 64,158 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 64,006 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 63,942 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 63,925 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 63,896 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 63,390 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 63,389 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 62,852 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 62,516 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres perished

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

Fail 10 Sep 2014 62,513 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres perished

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

Fail 5 Sep 2014 62,446 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 62,252 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 62,242 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 62,199 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Jun 2011 62,196 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 60,371 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 60,371 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

osf tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 14 May 2009 55,577 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 52,776 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 50,372 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jun 2005 46,450 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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G328 RKR is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 420 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 G328 RKR, 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 G328 RKR registered?

G328 RKR is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 3 January 1990.

Is G328 RKR safe to buy?

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