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G769 ABW

1990 Mercedes-benz 420

White Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

276,441 mi
Last recorded276,441 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2009
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 420133,525 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG769 ABW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2009 276,441 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 276,412 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2007 272,425 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 267,780 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

advise /oil leak engine area/advise oily around steering box/advise oily around nearside front wheel inner area/advise cannott check outer lower body sills due to plastic covers over sills/ †

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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G769 ABW is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 420 in White with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G769 ABW, 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 G769 ABW registered?

G769 ABW is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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