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G646 HKG

1990 Mercedes-benz 420

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

203,705 mi
Last recorded203,705 miles
Recorded on18 May 2020
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 420133,525 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG646 HKG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 May 2020 203,705 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 203,705 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 203,149 miles

slight exhaust blow L/H bank front pipe

suspension components have surface corrosion

Fail 25 Feb 2019 203,149 miles

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

slight exhaust blow L/H bank front pipe

suspension components have surface corrosion

Pass 7 Mar 2018 203,016 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases N/S down pipe corroding (7.1.2)

O/S rear inner cv boot insecure

various minor oil leaks

Fail 6 Mar 2018 203,016 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases N/S down pipe corroding (7.1.2)

O/S rear inner cv boot insecure

various minor oil leaks

Pass 13 Mar 2017 203,003 miles

slight exhaust blow front to centre pipe

Pass 16 Mar 2016 202,063 miles

steering box has a slight oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2016 202,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

steering box has a slight oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2015 201,501 miles

corrosion appearing, o/s front caliper spring missing, slight play n/s o/s rear roll bar drop links,

Fail 6 Mar 2015 201,499 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 201,356 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

steering box moist with fluid

Pass 13 Feb 2013 200,147 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Feb 2013 200,147 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 199,854 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 13 Feb 2012 199,847 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

front brake discs worn

Pass 12 Jan 2011 198,970 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 198,970 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 198,130 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Jan 2010 198,129 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Dec 2008 193,619 miles

front brake discs worn [borderilne pass]

rear steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 18 Dec 2007 187,868 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 183,508 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 179,208 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 179,179 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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G646 HKG is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 420 in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G646 HKG, 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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G646 HKG is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 January 1990.

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