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G915 XOW

1990 Mercedes-benz 420

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

168,626 mi
Last recorded168,626 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2020
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 420133,525 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG915 XOW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2020 168,626 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 167,646 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer wall slight damage

Pass 19 Mar 2018 165,550 miles

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 6 Jul 2017 163,059 miles

BOTH front tyres are starting to wear low on inner edge

Fail 6 Jul 2017 163,059 miles

BOTH front tyres are starting to wear low on inner edge

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 159,885 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 158,238 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 155,138 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 152,294 miles

Front discs lipping.

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 150,103 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 147,672 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 146,461 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 145,136 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 141,871 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 138,806 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 136,979 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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G915 XOW is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 420 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 G915 XOW, 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 G915 XOW registered?

G915 XOW is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 March 1990.

Is G915 XOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G915 XOW shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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