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G5 JRP

1990 Mercedes-benz 420

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

67,069 mi
Last recorded67,069 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 420133,525 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 JRP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 67,069 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 65,992 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both front springs are corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 65,433 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 64,889 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 64,251 miles

Offside Front front bumper rusted

Pass 11 Sep 2020 63,581 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front of bumper corroded

headlight washers not connected

Pass 2 Oct 2019 62,775 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 62,332 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre has small cuts in outer sidewall

Rear brake pads half worn

Pass 28 Sep 2017 61,354 miles

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

Nearside Rear handbrake cable outer casing rusty

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 60,126 miles

Offside Front bumper corrosion

rusty washers on both front lower arm bushes

Pass 15 Oct 2015 58,851 miles

Offside Front bumper has chrome edges sharp

Offside Front oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2015 58,851 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front oil leak

Offside Front bumper has chrome edges sharp

Pass 15 Oct 2014 56,930 miles

offside rear wheel bearing slight play

Fail 15 Oct 2014 56,930 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside rear wheel bearing slight play

Pass 18 Oct 2013 55,214 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 53,297 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight blow at offside front exhaust

Pass 13 Jun 2011 49,658 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 45,720 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 42,171 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 39,254 miles

Fuel filler cap seal cracking

N/s steering idler has slight play

N/s/f washer jet not working

Pass 23 May 2006 39,040 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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G5 JRP is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 420 in Grey with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 G5 JRP, 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 G5 JRP registered?

G5 JRP is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 23 March 1990.

Is G5 JRP safe to buy?

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