MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,276 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake hose excessively chafed both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake hose excessively chafed both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brakes imbalanced across an axle front (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Brakes imbalanced across an axle rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust system insecure rear and middle rubber (6.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative broken well pulling out (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper damaged and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper damaged and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
exhaust system corroded front to rear
front and rear brake disc worn lipped surface rust due to standing
front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded
nearside and offside inner sills corroded in areas slightly not resulting in holes
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front tyre cracking
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear tyre wearing inner edge
Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front wheels are of a different type,size,width and diameter to those fitted at the rear of the vehicle
o/s/f washer jet partially blocked
rear brake pads appear to be wearing low
stone chip in o/s/f headlight lens
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
kerb damage to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall
rear brake pads appear to be wearing low
stone chip in o/s/f headlight lens
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 420?
Based on 24,311 MOT tests across 2,343 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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H121 PPU is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 420 in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 H121 PPU, 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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H121 PPU is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 25 October 1990.
Is H121 PPU safe to buy?
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