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G958 ALM

1990 Mercedes-benz 420

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

164,358 mi
Last recorded164,358 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 420133,525 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG958 ALM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2021 164,358 miles

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

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

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Pass 6 Dec 2019 162,488 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 162,249 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Pass 2 May 2015 161,630 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 161,321 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 161,311 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

a c pipe leaking

rear bumper missing

Pass 4 Apr 2011 160,850 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 157,343 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 147,759 miles

ns hand brake perfomance very low

Pass 16 May 2008 142,799 miles

o/s/f and both rear flexi brake hose ferrules starting to corrode.

Pass 15 May 2007 137,811 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges and getting low on tread.

slight oil leak from rear diff.

Pass 13 May 2006 131,670 miles

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 12 May 2005

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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G958 ALM is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 420 in Grey with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 G958 ALM, 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 G958 ALM registered?

G958 ALM is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 5 March 1990.

Is G958 ALM safe to buy?

The MOT history for G958 ALM shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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