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G390 CPH

1990 Mercedes-benz 420

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,665 mi
Last recorded122,665 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2010
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 420133,525 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG390 CPH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2010 122,665 miles

corrosion to underside of vehicle

engine /gearbox oil leak

exhaust corroded

front and rear coil spring corroded

n/s/r tyre on legal limit art time of test only on inner edge needs attention asap

o/s/f flexible brake hose furrel corroded

rear number plate water damaged

slight movemnt in steering system

stone chip n/s/f headlight lens

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 7 Oct 2009 119,158 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

poor beam image from n/s headlight

stonechip in n/s headlight lense

unable to fully check hydraulic systems due to under car wet condition

Pass 7 Oct 2009 119,158 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

poor beam image from n/s headlight

stonechip in n/s headlight lense

unable to fully check hydraulic systems due to under car wet condition

Pass 30 Oct 2008 114,623 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2007 108,813 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 108,813 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 104,866 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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G390 CPH is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 420 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G390 CPH, 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 G390 CPH registered?

G390 CPH is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 8 February 1990.

Is G390 CPH safe to buy?

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