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G517 ONV

1990 Mercedes-benz 420

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

102,317 mi
Last recorded102,317 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 420133,525 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG517 ONV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 102,317 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 102,305 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 101,636 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 98,987 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 4 Sep 2008 98,987 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 92,115 miles

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

inside edge of front o/s tyre scuffed

Pass 1 Jul 2006 85,301 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 85,278 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 85,278 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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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G517 ONV is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 420 in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 G517 ONV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of G517 ONV?

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What year was G517 ONV registered?

G517 ONV is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G517 ONV safe to buy?

The MOT history for G517 ONV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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